A 66-year-old with COPD exacerbation presents with increased dyspnea alone; sputum is unchanged and clear. Should he receive antibiotics?...

Question

A 66-year-old with COPD exacerbation presents with increased dyspnea alone; sputum is unchanged and clear. Should he receive antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

No, not routinely without sputum purulence/volume increase

Answer

Yes, always during exacerbations

Answer

Yes, because dyspnea increased

Answer

Only IV antibiotics

Answer

Antibiotics for 14 days

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): COPD-Antibiotic Indications