Question

A 70 year old man with cough and fever is admitted with community acquired pneumonia. His CURB 65 score is 3. Which of the following best describes the implication of this score?

Accepted Answer

High risk, requires hospital admission and consideration of intensive care

Answer

Low risk, suitable for community management

Answer

Moderate risk, consider short inpatient stay

Answer

Score is used only to guide antibiotic choice, not site of care

Answer

Score is only applicable in children

Practice question

A 70 year old man with cough and fever is admitted with community acquired pneumonia. His CURB 65 score is 3. Which of the following best describes the implication of this score?