Question

A 54-year-old with COPD exacerbation (no pneumonia on CXR) has increased dyspnoea and sputum purulence. Which systemic steroid regimen is guideline-concordant?

Accepted Answer

Prednisone 40 mg orally daily for 5 days

Answer

Prednisone 10 mg orally daily for 14 days

Answer

Methylprednisolone infusion for 7 days

Answer

No steroids unless hospitalised

Answer

Prednisone 60 mg orally for 14 days

Practice question

A 54-year-old with COPD exacerbation (no pneumonia on CXR) has increased dyspnoea and sputum purulence. Which systemic steroid regimen is guideline-concordant?