A 47-year-old with CAP has RR 32/min, confusion, BUN 28 mg/dL, multilobar infiltrates. Which disposition is indicated by severity criteria?...

Question

A 47-year-old with CAP has RR 32/min, confusion, BUN 28 mg/dL, multilobar infiltrates. Which disposition is indicated by severity criteria?

Accepted Answer

Admit to ICU for severe CAP

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Safe for outpatient therapy

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Observation only, likely discharge

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Treat with oral doxycycline at home

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Home with close follow-up

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Severe CAP