Question

A 70-year-old with severe CAP and shock is started on broad empiric antibiotics including anti-Pseudomonas. Cultures negative; clinically improved by day 3 without risk factors. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

De-escalate therapy based on clinical response and cultures

Answer

Continue broad spectrum for 14 days

Answer

Switch to oral ciprofloxacin monotherapy

Answer

Stop antibiotics immediately

Answer

Add MRSA coverage

Practice question

A 70-year-old with severe CAP and shock is started on broad empiric antibiotics including anti-Pseudomonas. Cultures negative; clinically improved by day 3 without risk factors. What is recommended?