Question

A 62-year-old with COPD exacerbation has increased dyspnoea, sputum volume, and sputum purulence. No pneumonia on CXR. Indication for antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

Yes, antibiotics are indicated based on Anthonisen criteria

Answer

No, antibiotics never indicated in AECOPD

Answer

Only if procalcitonin >2.0 ng/mL

Answer

Only if hypoxic

Answer

Only if intubated

Practice question

A 62-year-old with COPD exacerbation has increased dyspnoea, sputum volume, and sputum purulence. No pneumonia on CXR. Indication for antibiotics?