A 68-year-old with suspected sepsis from pneumonia is hypotensive. When should IV antibiotics be administered?...

Question

A 68-year-old with suspected sepsis from pneumonia is hypotensive. When should IV antibiotics be administered?

Accepted Answer

As soon as possible, ideally within 1 hour of recognition

Answer

After imaging is completed

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After cultures result

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Within 6 hours

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When lactate falls below 2 mmol/L

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Sepsis (Antibiotic Timing)