Question

A 57-year-old with nonmassive COPD exacerbation (no pneumonia) presents with increased dyspnea, sputum volume, and purulence. SpO₂ 91% RA. Which systemic steroid regimen is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Prednisone 40 mg daily for 5 days

Answer

Prednisone 10 mg daily for 14 days

Answer

IV methylprednisolone 125 mg q6h for 10 days

Answer

No steroids for COPD exacerbations

Answer

High-dose dexamethasone for 1 day only

Practice question

A 57-year-old with nonmassive COPD exacerbation (no pneumonia) presents with increased dyspnea, sputum volume, and purulence. SpO₂ 91% RA. Which systemic steroid regimen is recommended?