Question

A 68-year-old with COPD exacerbation (increased dyspnoea and sputum purulence) is treated in the ED. What course of systemic corticosteroids is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Prednisone 40 mg daily for 5 days

Answer

Prednisone 60 mg daily for 14 days

Answer

Methylprednisolone 125 mg IV every 6 hours for 3 days

Answer

Prednisone 20 mg daily for 10 days

Answer

Dexamethasone 8 mg daily for 7 days

Practice question

A 68-year-old with COPD exacerbation (increased dyspnoea and sputum purulence) is treated in the ED. What course of systemic corticosteroids is recommended?