A 61-year-year-old man with COPD presents with increased sputum purulence and breathlessness. He has no recent antibiotic use. Which antibiotic is app...

Question

A 61-year-year-old man with COPD presents with increased sputum purulence and breathlessness. He has no recent antibiotic use. Which antibiotic is appropriate in primary care?

Accepted Answer

Doxycycline

Answer

Amoxicillin

Answer

Azithromycin 5-day course

Answer

Levofloxacin

Answer

Co-amoxiclav first-line

ukmla MCQ (SBA): AECOPD (antibiotic choice)

A 61-year-year-old man with COPD presents with increased sputum purulence and breathlessness. He has no recent antibiotic use. Which antibiotic is appropriate in primary care?