A 64-year-old with COPD presents with increased dyspnoea and purulent sputum. Which antibiotic is recommended first-line in primary care if antibiotic...

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A 64-year-old with COPD presents with increased dyspnoea and purulent sputum. Which antibiotic is recommended first-line in primary care if antibiotics are indicated?

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Doxycycline

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Amoxicillin

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Co-amoxiclav

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Azithromycin 5-day course

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Levofloxacin

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): COPD exacerbation antibiotics

A 64-year-old with COPD presents with increased dyspnoea and purulent sputum. Which antibiotic is recommended first-line in primary care if antibiotics are indicated?