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Moderate"GOLD recommends prednisone 40 mg daily for 5 days for acute exacerbations. Lower dose for longer (A) is not standard. High-dose IV steroids (C) are unnecessary in most. No steroids (D) is incorrect. Inhaled steroids alone (E) are insufficient for an acute exacerbation."COPD Exacerbation"easy"

A 68-year-old woman with COPD exacerbation has increased dyspnea, purulent sputum, and sputum volume. Best initial systemic steroid regimen?

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