A 67-year-old with COPD exacerbation has increased dyspnea and sputum, but no pneumonia on CXR. Which systemic steroid regimen is recommended?...

Question

A 67-year-old with COPD exacerbation has increased dyspnea and sputum, but no pneumonia on CXR. Which systemic steroid regimen is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Prednisone 40 mg orally daily for 5 days

Answer

Prednisone 20 mg daily for 14 days

Answer

Methylprednisolone 125 mg IV every 6 hours for 7 days

Answer

Dexamethasone 10 mg IV once then stop

Answer

Hydrocortisone 50 mg IV every 8 hours for 3 days

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): COPD Exacerbation