A 58-year-old with suspected sepsis is given broad-spectrum antibiotics. Which biomarker can assist with antibiotic discontinuation when optimal durat...

Question

A 58-year-old with suspected sepsis is given broad-spectrum antibiotics. Which biomarker can assist with antibiotic discontinuation when optimal duration is unclear and source control adequate?

Accepted Answer

Procalcitonin combined with clinical evaluation

Answer

CRP only

Answer

Troponin

Answer

D-dimer

Answer

Routine lactic acid after day 3 only

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Procalcitonin-Guided Therapy

A 58-year-old with suspected sepsis is given broad-spectrum antibiotics. Which biomarker can assist with antibiotic discontinuation when optimal duration is unclear and source control adequate?