Question

A 72-year-old COPD patient on long-acting bronchodilators is admitted with an acute exacerbation. In addition to bronchodilators, which therapy should be added first?

Accepted Answer

Oral steroids (e.g., prednisolone)

Answer

Long-term oxygen therapy immediately

Answer

Long-term prophylactic antibiotics

Answer

Diuretics

Answer

Inhaled insulin

Practice question

A 72-year-old COPD patient on long-acting bronchodilators is admitted with an acute exacerbation. In addition to bronchodilators, which therapy should be added first?