Question

A 61-year-old with COPD exacerbation presents with increased dyspnea and sputum; no respiratory failure. 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

IV methylprednisolone 125 mg then taper over 10 days

Answer

Dexamethasone 10 mg IV daily for 7 days

Answer

No steroids indicated

Practice question

A 61-year-old with COPD exacerbation presents with increased dyspnea and sputum; no respiratory failure. Which systemic steroid regimen is recommended?