A 66-year-old with suspected appendicitis asks about antibiotics alone. Which is true?...

Question

A 66-year-old with suspected appendicitis asks about antibiotics alone. Which is true?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics may be considered in selected uncomplicated cases but surgery remains standard

Answer

Antibiotics are superior to surgery

Answer

No imaging needed before antibiotics

Answer

All appendicitis needs immediate surgery

Answer

Antibiotics are contraindicated

us-usmle-step-3 MCQ (SBA): Appendicitis (Nonoperative)