A 64-year-old with COPD exacerbation and purulent sputum, increased dyspnoea, and increased volume meets all Anthonisen criteria. Antibiotics?...

Question

A 64-year-old with COPD exacerbation and purulent sputum, increased dyspnoea, and increased volume meets all Anthonisen criteria. Antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

Yes-antibiotics indicated in moderate-severe exacerbation with purulence

Answer

No-antibiotics never for COPD exacerbations

Answer

Only if fever present

Answer

Only IV antibiotics

Answer

Only macrolide for 3 months

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): COPD Exacerbation-Antibiotic Indication