A 60-year-old with CAP asks why corticosteroids aren't routinely given. Which statement is true?...

Question

A 60-year-old with CAP asks why corticosteroids aren't routinely given. Which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

Not routinely recommended in nonsevere CAP; consider only in refractory septic shock

Answer

They are recommended for all nonsevere CAP

Answer

They shorten hospital stay in all

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They prevent relapse universally

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They replace antibiotics in viral CAP

us-abim MCQ (SBA): CAP adjunctive therapy