Question

A 45-year-old hospitalized with MSSA bacteremia (no endocarditis) is improving on IV nafcillin. When can IV-to-PO switch be considered?

Accepted Answer

Select low-risk patients after source control and clinical stability using high-bioavailability agents

Answer

After 72 hours for all bacteremias

Answer

Only after 14 days IV in all

Answer

Never; IV for 6 weeks always

Answer

At discharge regardless of stability

Practice question

A 45-year-old hospitalized with MSSA bacteremia (no endocarditis) is improving on IV nafcillin. When can IV-to-PO switch be considered?