A 64-year-old with COPD presents with increased dyspnoea, sputum volume and purulence. No pneumonia signs. Which antibiotic if indicated?...

Question

A 64-year-old with COPD presents with increased dyspnoea, sputum volume and purulence. No pneumonia signs. Which antibiotic if indicated?

Accepted Answer

Doxycycline 200 mg stat then 100 mg od 5 days

Answer

Amoxicillin 500 mg tds 5 days

Answer

Co-amoxiclav 625 mg tds 7 days

Answer

Azithromycin 500 mg od 3 days

Answer

Levofloxacin 500 mg bd 7 days

ukmla MCQ (SBA): COPD exacerbation antibiotics