A 60-year-old with HAP due to MSSA and susceptible gram-negative bacilli improves rapidly by day 3. What stewardship step is recommended?...

Question

A 60-year-old with HAP due to MSSA and susceptible gram-negative bacilli improves rapidly by day 3. What stewardship step is recommended?

Accepted Answer

De-escalate to targeted agents and complete 7 days total

Answer

Continue broad-spectrum therapy for 14 days

Answer

Switch to oral azithromycin alone

Answer

Stop antibiotics immediately

Answer

Add antifungal coverage

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Antibiotic Stewardship in HAP