A 72-year-old with COPD exacerbation (no pneumonia) and increased dyspnea, sputum volume and purulence. Best evidence-based regimen includes:...

Question

A 72-year-old with COPD exacerbation (no pneumonia) and increased dyspnea, sputum volume and purulence. Best evidence-based regimen includes:

Accepted Answer

Prednisone 40 mg daily for 5 days + antibiotics targeting exacerbation

Answer

Prednisone 40 mg daily for 14 days, no antibiotics

Answer

Prednisone 20 mg daily for 10 days + azithromycin 3 days

Answer

High-dose inhaled steroids alone

Answer

Antibiotics only if fever >101.5°F

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): COPD Exacerbation