Question

A 68-year-old hospitalized patient with severe CAP is started on ceftriaxone plus azithromycin. After 48 hours he is stable, afebrile, and hemodynamically normal. What is the recommended total duration of antibiotic therapy?

Accepted Answer

5 days if clinically stable for 48-72 hours

Answer

3 days

Answer

10 days regardless of response

Answer

14 days to prevent relapse

Answer

Stop once afebrile for 24 hours

Practice question

A 68-year-old hospitalized patient with severe CAP is started on ceftriaxone plus azithromycin. After 48 hours he is stable, afebrile, and hemodynamically normal. What is the recommended total duration of antibiotic therapy?