Question

A 45-year-old man with fever, hypotension, and suspected pneumonia meets sepsis criteria at triage. Which antibiotic timing is recommended for septic shock?

Accepted Answer

Within 1 hour of recognition

Answer

Within 6 hours of recognition

Answer

Within 3 hours of recognition

Answer

After lactate normalizes

Answer

Wait for culture results before starting

Practice question

A 45-year-old man with fever, hypotension, and suspected pneumonia meets sepsis criteria at triage. Which antibiotic timing is recommended for septic shock?