A 72-year-old man with COPD exacerbation has increased sputum purulence and dyspnoea. CRP 55 mg/L. No pneumonia on CXR. What is the most appropriate a...

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A 72-year-old man with COPD exacerbation has increased sputum purulence and dyspnoea. CRP 55 mg/L. No pneumonia on CXR. What is the most appropriate antibiotic first choice in the community?

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Amoxicillin

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Flucloxacillin

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Clarithromycin

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Nitrofurantoin

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Co-amoxiclav as first-line for all

ukmla MCQ (SBA): COPD Exacerbation

A 72-year-old man with COPD exacerbation has increased sputum purulence and dyspnoea. CRP 55 mg/L. No pneumonia on CXR. What is the most appropriate antibiotic first choice in the community?