A 63-year-old with stable COPD asks about antibiotics during exacerbation. Which indication supports antibiotics?...

Question

A 63-year-old with stable COPD asks about antibiotics during exacerbation. Which indication supports antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

Presence of all Anthonisen cardinal symptoms

Answer

Any increase in cough alone

Answer

Wheezing without sputum change

Answer

Normal sputum but fever 99°F

Answer

No change in dyspnea or sputum

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): COPD Exacerbation