Question

A 73-year-old with CAP improved clinically by day 3. Afebrile, HR 82, RR 16, BP 126/76, O2 sat 95% RA, able to take PO. When can antibiotics be discontinued at earliest?

Accepted Answer

After at least 5 days if clinically stable

Answer

After 3 days regardless

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After 14 days minimum

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When CRP normalises

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At discharge automatically

Practice question

A 73-year-old with CAP improved clinically by day 3. Afebrile, HR 82, RR 16, BP 126/76, O2 sat 95% RA, able to take PO. When can antibiotics be discontinued at earliest?