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COPD rescue pack counselling — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateRespiratory TherapeuticsCOPD rescue pack counsellingGPhC CRA

A 69-year-old man with COPD collects a rescue pack of prednisolone 30 mg daily for 5 days and doxycycline 100 mg daily. He asks when he should start them. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: B — Use the pack according to his COPD action plan and seek help if symptoms are severe or not improving

COPD rescue packs should be used in line with an agreed self-management plan. Antibiotics are generally reserved for infective exacerbations, such as increased sputum purulence, while steroids are used for increased breathlessness affecting function. Worsening symptoms, severe breathlessness or poor response require medical assessment.

Reference: NICE CKS; BNF