Question

A 57-year-old with community‑acquired pneumonia improves clinically after 72 hours of antibiotics. Afebrile, HR 82, RR 18, BP 124/72, SpO₂ 96% RA. When can antibiotics be stopped per guideline?

Accepted Answer

After at least 5 days and clinical stability

Answer

After 10-14 days regardless of stability

Answer

After 3 days if afebrile

Answer

Continue until CRP normalizes

Answer

Continue until CXR clears

Practice question

A 57-year-old with community‑acquired pneumonia improves clinically after 72 hours of antibiotics. Afebrile, HR 82, RR 18, BP 124/72, SpO₂ 96% RA. When can antibiotics be stopped per guideline?