Question

An inpatient with non-severe CAP is improving clinically after starting ceftriaxone and azithromycin. Afebrile for 48 hours, HR 78, RR 16, normal mentation, stable BP, eating. When can antibiotics be discontinued according to guideline minimums?

Accepted Answer

After a total of 5 days if clinically stable

Answer

After 3 days regardless of stability

Answer

Continue for 10-14 days routinely

Answer

Stop once CRP normalizes

Answer

Continue until WBC count <10,000/µL

Practice question

An inpatient with non-severe CAP is improving clinically after starting ceftriaxone and azithromycin. Afebrile for 48 hours, HR 78, RR 16, normal mentation, stable BP, eating. When can antibiotics be discontinued according to guideline minimums?