au-amc MCQ (SBA): COPD exacerbation

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A 72-year-old man with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (FEV1 45% predicted) presents with increased dyspnoea, sputum volume and sputum purulence for 3 days. He is afebrile and saturating 92% on room air. According to Australian COPD guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial antibiotic choice for a moderate exacerbation managed in the community?

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