A 64-year-old with CAP is improving on ceftriaxone + azithromycin. After 2 days he is afebrile, HR 78, RR 16, BP 126/74, SpO₂ 95% on room air, and eat...

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A 64-year-old with CAP is improving on ceftriaxone + azithromycin. After 2 days he is afebrile, HR 78, RR 16, BP 126/74, SpO₂ 95% on room air, and eating well. Minimum total antibiotic duration?

Accepted Answer

he is afebrile

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HR 78

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RR 16

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BP 126/74

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SpO₂ 95% on room air

USMLE MCQ (SBA): Community-Acquired Pneumonia

A 64-year-old with CAP is improving on ceftriaxone + azithromycin. After 2 days he is afebrile, HR 78, RR 16, BP 126/74, SpO₂ 95% on room air, and eating well. Minimum total antibiotic duration?