Question

A 50-year-old with CAP asks about length of therapy. He became afebrile, HR 78, RR 16, BP 124/76, O2 sat 97% RA on day 4. What is the minimum total duration?

Accepted Answer

5 days if clinically stable

Answer

3 days

Answer

7 days regardless

Answer

10 days regardless

Answer

Until CRP normalizes

Practice question

A 50-year-old with CAP asks about length of therapy. He became afebrile, HR 78, RR 16, BP 124/76, O2 sat 97% RA on day 4. What is the minimum total duration?