Question

A 72-year-old with pneumonia is started on ceftriaxone plus azithromycin. After 5 days, he is afebrile, stable, and able to eat. What duration of antibiotics is recommended for uncomplicated CAP?

Accepted Answer

Total 5 days if clinically stable for >=48-72 hours

Answer

Total 14 days

Answer

Stop now (<=3 days adequate)

Answer

Total 10 days mandatory

Answer

Continue until CXR clears

Practice question

A 72-year-old with pneumonia is started on ceftriaxone plus azithromycin. After 5 days, he is afebrile, stable, and able to eat. What duration of antibiotics is recommended for uncomplicated CAP?