Question

A 69-year-old ex-smoker with COPD presents with increased dyspnoea and purulent sputum. CRP 45 mg/L. Which option aligns with guidance for antibiotic prescribing in exacerbation?

Accepted Answer

Start amoxicillin 500 mg TDS for 5 days

Answer

No antibiotics regardless of symptoms

Answer

Start clarithromycin 500 mg BD for 7 days in all cases

Answer

Immediate IV piperacillin-tazobactam

Answer

Start oseltamivir

Practice question

A 69-year-old ex-smoker with COPD presents with increased dyspnoea and purulent sputum. CRP 45 mg/L. Which option aligns with guidance for antibiotic prescribing in exacerbation?