A 72-year-old with CAP on day 3 remains hypoxic but is afebrile and improving. CRP declines, vitals stable. When can he transition to oral therapy?...

Question

A 72-year-old with CAP on day 3 remains hypoxic but is afebrile and improving. CRP declines, vitals stable. When can he transition to oral therapy?

Accepted Answer

If hemodynamically stable, able to take PO, and improving clinically

Answer

Only when CXR clears

Answer

After 14 days IV therapy

Answer

When WBC normalises fully

Answer

Never switch in severe CAP

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): IV-to-PO Switch (CAP)