An elderly patient with CAP has confusion, RR 34, and BUN 24 mg/dL. Which site-of-care decision aligns with guidelines?...

Question

An elderly patient with CAP has confusion, RR 34, and BUN 24 mg/dL. Which site-of-care decision aligns with guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Admit to general medical ward (high CURB-65)

Answer

Discharge with oral therapy

Answer

Start oseltamivir only

Answer

Withhold antibiotics until procalcitonin returns

Answer

ICU directly in all >65 years old

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): CAP Severity/Site of Care