Question

A 77-year-old with CAP has no MRSA/Pseudomonas risks and is started on ceftriaxone + azithromycin. Which adjunct is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Avoid routine steroids in nonsevere CAP; reassess at day ≥5 for clinical stability to stop

Answer

Routine systemic corticosteroids

Answer

Stop antibiotics once fever resolves regardless of other criteria

Answer

Add oseltamivir regardless of testing

Answer

Add MRSA coverage routinely

Practice question

A 77-year-old with CAP has no MRSA/Pseudomonas risks and is started on ceftriaxone + azithromycin. Which adjunct is recommended?