A 64-year-old is treated in the outpatient setting for CAP with amoxicillin-clavulanate plus doxycycline. He is afebrile after 3 days, HR 78, RR 16, B...

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A 64-year-old is treated in the outpatient setting for CAP with amoxicillin-clavulanate plus doxycycline. He is afebrile after 3 days, HR 78, RR 16, BP 128/76, and mental status normal. What is the recommended total duration?

Accepted Answer

5 days minimum and until clinically stable

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3 days if afebrile

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14 days for all CAP

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4 days regardless of response

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7-10 days for all CAP

MCQ (SBA): Community-Acquired Pneumonia

A 64-year-old is treated in the outpatient setting for CAP with amoxicillin-clavulanate plus doxycycline. He is afebrile after 3 days, HR 78, RR 16, BP 128/76, and mental status normal. What is the recommended total duration?