Question

A 71-year-old with suspected sepsis is given broad-spectrum antibiotics. Cultures later grow E. coli sensitive to ceftriaxone; the patient is stable. What should be done?

Accepted Answer

De-escalate to ceftriaxone based on susceptibilities

Answer

Continue broad coverage until discharge

Answer

Stop antibiotics immediately

Answer

Add antifungal empirically

Answer

Switch to oral ciprofloxacin regardless of susceptibilities

Practice question

A 71-year-old with suspected sepsis is given broad-spectrum antibiotics. Cultures later grow E. coli sensitive to ceftriaxone; the patient is stable. What should be done?