Question

A 72-year-old with COPD exacerbation (no pneumonia) requires systemic steroids. What regimen is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Prednisone 40 mg orally daily for 5 days

Answer

Prednisone 10 mg orally daily for 14 days

Answer

Methylprednisolone 125 mg IV every 6 hours for 3 days

Answer

Dexamethasone 6 mg orally daily for 10 days

Answer

No systemic steroids; inhaled bronchodilators only

Practice question

A 72-year-old with COPD exacerbation (no pneumonia) requires systemic steroids. What regimen is recommended?