A 47-year-old with nonsevere CAP is improving after 3 days of amoxicillin. Afebrile for 48 hours; vitals stable. Total duration recommended?...

Question

A 47-year-old with nonsevere CAP is improving after 3 days of amoxicillin. Afebrile for 48 hours; vitals stable. Total duration recommended?

Accepted Answer

5 days minimum if clinically stable with normal vitals

Answer

10-14 days mandatory

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2 days total is enough

Answer

Stop at 3 days regardless

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At least 21 days

cap – duration MCQ (SBA): Infectious Diseases