A 77-year-old with CAP admitted to hospital develops new confusion and urea 10 mmol/L (CURB-65=2). After IV antibiotics and fluids, he improves. Recom...

Question

A 77-year-old with CAP admitted to hospital develops new confusion and urea 10 mmol/L (CURB-65=2). After IV antibiotics and fluids, he improves. Recommended total antibiotic duration for moderate CAP if clinically stable by day 3-4?

Accepted Answer

5 days is sufficient for clinical stability

Answer

10-14 days mandatory

Answer

2 days enough

Answer

At least 21 days

Answer

Single dose only

ukmla MCQ (SBA): CAP—Duration

A 77-year-old with CAP admitted to hospital develops new confusion and urea 10 mmol/L (CURB-65=2). After IV antibiotics and fluids, he improves. Recommended total antibiotic duration for moderate CAP if clinically stable by day 3-4?