Question

A 64-year-old man with diabetes and CKD G3a presents with dyspnea and productive cough; CXR shows right middle lobe pneumonia. He improves rapidly. Per updated pathway, minimal effective antibiotic duration if clinically stable by day 3?

Accepted Answer

3-5 total days

Answer

7-10 days

Answer

At least 10 days

Answer

>=14 days for all adults

Answer

Single supervised dose then stop

Practice question

A 64-year-old man with diabetes and CKD G3a presents with dyspnea and productive cough; CXR shows right middle lobe pneumonia. He improves rapidly. Per updated pathway, minimal effective antibiotic duration if clinically stable by day 3?