Question

A 60-year-old hospitalized with severe CAP has no MRSA or Pseudomonas risks. After 5 days of therapy he is afebrile with stable vitals. What is the appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Discontinue antibiotics after minimum 5 days if clinically stable

Answer

Continue IV therapy for 14 days

Answer

Switch to oral and treat to 21 days

Answer

Add steroids

Answer

Perform bronchoscopy before stopping

Practice question

A 60-year-old hospitalized with severe CAP has no MRSA or Pseudomonas risks. After 5 days of therapy he is afebrile with stable vitals. What is the appropriate action?