Question

A 67-year-old former smoker with COPD presents with increased dyspnoea, sputum volume and purulent sputum. No pneumonia signs. Which antibiotic approach is recommended if antibiotics are indicated?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin or doxycycline for 5 days

Answer

Clarithromycin 500 mg QDS for 10 days

Answer

Co-amoxiclav for 10-14 days

Answer

Trimethoprim for 3 days

Answer

Azithromycin single dose

Practice question

A 67-year-old former smoker with COPD presents with increased dyspnoea, sputum volume and purulent sputum. No pneumonia signs. Which antibiotic approach is recommended if antibiotics are indicated?