In this episode of the Master Series, we break down a high-yield clinical case of community-acquired pneumonia in a 70-year-old man presenting with confusion, fever, and a lobar infiltrate. Learn how to apply the CURB-65 score to determine the need for hospitalization and select the most appropriate empiric antibiotic regimen.

This case-based teaching episode walks you through:
• Recognizing atypical pneumonia presentations in elderly patients
• Using CURB-65 to guide admission decisions
• Choosing the best empiric antibiotics for inpatient management
• Avoiding common fluoroquinolone pitfalls on the exam
• Understanding key supportive care principles

Master the fundamentals of inpatient CAP management and reinforce your clinical reasoning for Step 2 CK.