A patient with COPD requires prophylactic therapy for chronic bronchitis and frequent infective exacerbations. NICE guidance suggests considering prop...

Question

A patient with COPD requires prophylactic therapy for chronic bronchitis and frequent infective exacerbations. NICE guidance suggests considering prophylactic antibiotics in some patients. Which antibiotic is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Oral azithromycin

Answer

Oral ampicillin

Answer

Inhaled tobramycin

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Oral clarithromycin

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Oral co-amoxiclav

ukmla MCQ (SBA): COPD

A patient with COPD requires prophylactic therapy for chronic bronchitis and frequent infective exacerbations. NICE guidance suggests considering prophylactic antibiotics in some patients. Which antibiotic is recommended?