Question

A 50‑year‑old woman with CAP asks if she needs sputum culture as an outpatient. She has no comorbidities. Best answer?

Accepted Answer

No; routine sputum culture is not required in low‑risk outpatients

Answer

Yes, culture is mandatory

Answer

Order blood cultures routinely

Answer

Delay therapy until culture

Answer

Order CT chest before antibiotics

Practice question

A 50‑year‑old woman with CAP asks if she needs sputum culture as an outpatient. She has no comorbidities. Best answer?