A 52-year-old with nonsevere COVID-19 (day 3 of symptoms), BMI 36 kg/m², and hypertension (on amlodipine) asks for treatment. eGFR 80 mL/min/1.73 m². ...

Question

A 52-year-old with nonsevere COVID-19 (day 3 of symptoms), BMI 36 kg/m², and hypertension (on amlodipine) asks for treatment. eGFR 80 mL/min/1.73 m². What is the preferred outpatient therapy?

Accepted Answer

Ritonavir-boosted nirmatrelvir within 5 days

Answer

Molnupiravir within 5 days

Answer

Three-day IV remdesivir within 10 days

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Convalescent plasma

Answer

No therapy; supportive care only

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): COVID-19 (Outpatient)

A 52-year-old with nonsevere COVID-19 (day 3 of symptoms), BMI 36 kg/m², and hypertension (on amlodipine) asks for treatment. eGFR 80 mL/min/1.73 m². What is the preferred outpatient therapy?