Question

A 55-year-old with pneumonia is afebrile and stable, normal mentation, HR 88, RR 18, BP 124/76, O₂ sat 95% RA. PSI low. Disposition?

Accepted Answer

Outpatient management with oral therapy

Answer

Mandatory admission

Answer

ICU admission

Answer

Observe 48 h then discharge

Answer

Delay antibiotics until sputum culture

Practice question

A 55-year-old with pneumonia is afebrile and stable, normal mentation, HR 88, RR 18, BP 124/76, O₂ sat 95% RA. PSI low. Disposition?