A 60-year-old man with suspected diverticulitis has mild disease without systemic signs. What outpatient management aligns with current guidance?...

Question

A 60-year-old man with suspected diverticulitis has mild disease without systemic signs. What outpatient management aligns with current guidance?

Accepted Answer

Selective use of antibiotics; many mild uncomplicated cases may be managed without antibiotics

Answer

Routine antibiotics for all uncomplicated cases

Answer

Immediate colonoscopy during the acute attack

Answer

High-dose steroids

Answer

Hospitalize all cases

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Diverticulitis (Antibiotics)