Question

A 42-year-old with CAP treated as outpatient returns after 48 hours clinically worsening. No MRSA/Pseudomonas risks. Next step?

Accepted Answer

Reassess and escalate to beta-lactam plus macrolide or respiratory fluoroquinolone and consider admission

Answer

Continue same regimen longer

Answer

Switch to amoxicillin monotherapy

Answer

Add steroids only

Answer

Add oseltamivir empirically in all cases

Practice question

A 42-year-old with CAP treated as outpatient returns after 48 hours clinically worsening. No MRSA/Pseudomonas risks. Next step?