A 60-year-old with CAP and COPD exacerbation was started on antibiotics and systemic steroids. After 5 days he is stable. Should antibiotics continue?...

Question

A 60-year-old with CAP and COPD exacerbation was started on antibiotics and systemic steroids. After 5 days he is stable. Should antibiotics continue?

Accepted Answer

Stop at 5 days if clinically stable

Answer

Yes-minimum 10 days

Answer

Continue until PCT

Answer

Treat 14 days

Answer

Switch to IV for 2 more days

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): CAP-Duration

A 60-year-old with CAP and COPD exacerbation was started on antibiotics and systemic steroids. After 5 days he is stable. Should antibiotics continue?