A 60-year-old with obesity and chronic COPD exacerbation presents with increased dyspnea and purulent sputum. Outpatient therapy is planned. What syst...

Question

A 60-year-old with obesity and chronic COPD exacerbation presents with increased dyspnea and purulent sputum. Outpatient therapy is planned. What systemic steroid regimen is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Prednisone 40 mg daily for 5 days

Answer

Methylprednisolone 125 mg IV q6h for 7 days

Answer

Prednisone 10 mg daily for 14 days

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Dexamethasone 20 mg daily for 10 days

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No systemic steroids

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): COPD Exacerbation

A 60-year-old with obesity and chronic COPD exacerbation presents with increased dyspnea and purulent sputum. Outpatient therapy is planned. What systemic steroid regimen is recommended?