A 71-year-old man with COPD and hypertension has community-acquired pneumonia. His CRB-65 score is 2. What is the most appropriate disposition?...

Question

A 71-year-old man with COPD and hypertension has community-acquired pneumonia. His CRB-65 score is 2. What is the most appropriate disposition?

Accepted Answer

Urgent hospital assessment and likely admission

Answer

Treat with oral antibiotics at home with routine GP follow-up

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Treat at home with telephone follow-up only

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Immediate ICU admission for mechanical ventilation

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No antibiotics are required

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Community-acquired pneumonia risk stratification