A 68-year-old woman in a care home develops fever, dry cough and shortness of breath. PCR is positive for SARS-CoV-2 and oxygen saturation is 93 perce...

Question

A 68-year-old woman in a care home develops fever, dry cough and shortness of breath. PCR is positive for SARS-CoV-2 and oxygen saturation is 93 percent on air. She has no signs of bacterial infection. What is the most appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

Start oral antiviral treatment such as Nirmatrelvir–Ritonavir if within treatment window and risk factors present

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Start broad-spectrum intravenous antibiotics immediately

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Admit to intensive care immediately

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Give high-dose steroids in primary care for all cases

Answer

No specific treatment is ever indicated for COVID-19

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): COVID-19 in high-risk patient

A 68-year-old woman in a care home develops fever, dry cough and shortness of breath. PCR is positive for SARS-CoV-2 and oxygen saturation is 93 percent on air. She has no signs of bacterial infection. What is the most appropriate initial management?