A 51‑year‑old male with suspected CAP asks if a short course is acceptable. He improves after 3 days. When can he stop?...

Question

A 51‑year‑old male with suspected CAP asks if a short course is acceptable. He improves after 3 days. When can he stop?

Accepted Answer

After 5 days if clinically stable (afebrile, normal vitals, able to eat)

Answer

After 3 days regardless of symptoms

Answer

After 10 days only

Answer

Only with negative procalcitonin

Answer

After 14 days to prevent relapse

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): CAP (Duration Criteria)