Question

A 58-year-old hospitalized for COPD exacerbation without pneumonia asks about antibiotics. Sputum increased purulence and volume. What is the indication?

Accepted Answer

Macrolides only for 14 days

Answer

No antibiotics unless WBC >15,000

Answer

Antibiotics indicated with increased dyspnea, sputum volume, and purulence

Answer

Antibiotics only for ICU patients

Answer

Antibiotics for all exacerbations

Practice question

A 58-year-old hospitalized for COPD exacerbation without pneumonia asks about antibiotics. Sputum increased purulence and volume. What is the indication?