A 60-year-old with COPD exacerbation has increased dyspnea, sputum volume, and purulence, SpO₂ 89% RA. Which statement about antibiotics is most consi...

Question

A 60-year-old with COPD exacerbation has increased dyspnea, sputum volume, and purulence, SpO₂ 89% RA. Which statement about antibiotics is most consistent with current COPD guidance?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics are indicated given increased dyspnea, volume, and purulence

Answer

Antibiotics are never indicated in COPD exacerbations

Answer

Initiate antibiotics only if procalcitonin >0.5 ng/mL

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Antibiotics only if ICU mechanical ventilation is required

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Five-day antibiotic courses are contraindicated

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): COPD Exacerbation

A 60-year-old with COPD exacerbation has increased dyspnea, sputum volume, and purulence, SpO₂ 89% RA. Which statement about antibiotics is most consistent with current COPD guidance?