A 70-year-old with severe CAP receives ceftriaxone + azithromycin. How long should therapy continue if clinical stability is achieved?...

Question

A 70-year-old with severe CAP receives ceftriaxone + azithromycin. How long should therapy continue if clinical stability is achieved?

Accepted Answer

Minimum 5 days, and until clinically stable (afebrile, normal vitals, normal mentation)

Answer

At least 14 days regardless

Answer

At least 10 days regardless

Answer

Therapy must stop at 48 hours if improved

Answer

Continue until CRP normalizes

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): CAP Duration