A 54-year-old presents 48 hours after COVID-19 symptom onset, positive test, BMI 38, eGFR 70, on atorvastatin and lisinopril. What outpatient therapy ...

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A 54-year-old presents 48 hours after COVID-19 symptom onset, positive test, BMI 38, eGFR 70, on atorvastatin and lisinopril. What outpatient therapy is preferred to reduce hospitalization risk?

Accepted Answer

Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir within 5 days

Answer

Azithromycin 5 days

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Dexamethasone 6 mg daily x10 days

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Hydroxychloroquine 5 days

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Remdesivir IV for 10 days

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): COVID‑19 (Outpatient)

A 54-year-old presents 48 hours after COVID-19 symptom onset, positive test, BMI 38, eGFR 70, on atorvastatin and lisinopril. What outpatient therapy is preferred to reduce hospitalization risk?