A 59-year-old with nonsevere CAP has improved after 48 hours. Vitals are stable; afebrile 60 hours. When can antibiotics be stopped at the earliest if...

Question

A 59-year-old with nonsevere CAP has improved after 48 hours. Vitals are stable; afebrile 60 hours. When can antibiotics be stopped at the earliest if clinically appropriate?

Accepted Answer

After at least 5 days and stability for 48-72 hours

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After 3 days

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After 7 days regardless of stability

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After 10 days to prevent relapse

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Only after repeat chest radiograph is clear

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): CAP-Duration of Therapy

A 59-year-old with nonsevere CAP has improved after 48 hours. Vitals are stable; afebrile 60 hours. When can antibiotics be stopped at the earliest if clinically appropriate?