A 70-year-old with CAP improving clinically after 4 days of therapy asks whether he must complete 14 days. Best response?...

Question

A 70-year-old with CAP improving clinically after 4 days of therapy asks whether he must complete 14 days. Best response?

Accepted Answer

No-minimum 5 days if clinically stable is adequate

Answer

Yes-14 days mandatory

Answer

Stop now at day 4

Answer

Continue until cough fully resolves

Answer

Treat until WBC normal

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): CAP-Duration Communication