Question

Which patient with COPD exacerbation should receive antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical ventilation requirement or all three cardinal symptoms (dyspnea, sputum volume, purulence)

Answer

Increased sputum purulence alone without other symptoms

Answer

Only if CRP is elevated >100 mg/L

Answer

Any COPD exacerbation regardless of symptoms

Answer

Normal sputum with mild dyspnea only

Practice question

Which patient with COPD exacerbation should receive antibiotics?