Question

A 68-year-old with suspected COPD exacerbation receives SABA/SAMA and steroids. No pneumonia. When are antibiotics indicated?

Accepted Answer

Only with increased dyspnea, sputum volume, and purulence or need for ventilation

Answer

All exacerbations

Answer

Never indicated

Answer

Only if fever present

Answer

Only if WBC >15,000/µL

Practice question

A 68-year-old with suspected COPD exacerbation receives SABA/SAMA and steroids. No pneumonia. When are antibiotics indicated?