A 72-year-old with COPD and frequent exacerbations (≥2 moderate/yr), eosinophils 420/µL, on LAMA/LABA asks about next steps. Which escalation is suppo...

Question

A 72-year-old with COPD and frequent exacerbations (≥2 moderate/yr), eosinophils 420/µL, on LAMA/LABA asks about next steps. Which escalation is supported?

Accepted Answer

Add inhaled corticosteroid to form triple therapy

Answer

Switch to SABA only

Answer

Add theophylline

Answer

Start oral prednisone 5 mg daily long term

Answer

No change; eosinophils are irrelevant

us-abim MCQ (SBA): COPD Exacerbation Prevention

A 72-year-old with COPD and frequent exacerbations (≥2 moderate/yr), eosinophils 420/µL, on LAMA/LABA asks about next steps. Which escalation is supported?