Question

A 66-year-old man with COPD and heart failure is admitted with COVID-19 pneumonia and hypoxia. He is fully vaccinated. SpO₂ is 88% on room air, requiring 4 L/min oxygen via nasal cannula. According to current Australian COVID-19 guidelines, which treatment is indicated?

Accepted Answer

Systemic corticosteroids such as dexamethasone

Answer

No specific therapy beyond oxygen

Answer

High-dose vitamin C and zinc

Answer

Hydroxychloroquine

Answer

Azithromycin for its antiviral effect

Practice question

A 66-year-old man with COPD and heart failure is admitted with COVID-19 pneumonia and hypoxia. He is fully vaccinated. SpO₂ is 88% on room air, requiring 4 L/min oxygen via nasal cannula. According to current Australian COVID-19 guidelines, which treatment is indicated?