A 64-year-old with CAP is stable for discharge. Which duration is recommended for most uncomplicated cases responding to therapy?...

Question

A 64-year-old with CAP is stable for discharge. Which duration is recommended for most uncomplicated cases responding to therapy?

Accepted Answer

5 days minimum, provided the patient is clinically stable

Answer

10-14 days regardless of response

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3 days maximum

Answer

Continue until CRP normalizes

Answer

7 days for all

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Community-Acquired Pneumonia