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Review Question - QID 214741

Community-Acquired Pneumonia Studies Other studies depend on clinical suspicion, such as QID: 214741 (M2.OMB.4697)
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QID 214741 (Type "214741" in App Search)
A 57-year-old man presents to the emergency department with a cough and shortness of breath. The patient has a history of heart failure and is currently taking metoprolol, aspirin, and lisinopril. He states that he feels short of breath with minimal exertion and has felt more fatigued lately. His temperature is 103°F (39.4°C), blood pressure is 111/78 mmHg, pulse is 102/min, respirations are 23/min, and oxygen saturation is 92% on room air. Physical exam is notable for bibasilar pulmonary crackles and pitting lower extremity edema that extends to the ankles. An elevation in which of the following laboratory values would most support the use of antibiotics in this patient?
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