A 64-year-old with severe COPD exacerbation has purulent sputum and requires noninvasive ventilation. Indication for antibiotics?...

Question

A 64-year-old with severe COPD exacerbation has purulent sputum and requires noninvasive ventilation. Indication for antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

Yes; increased dyspnea, sputum volume, and purulence

Answer

No; antibiotics are never indicated

Answer

Only with fever >102°F

Answer

Only if eosinophils >300/µL

Answer

Only with positive sputum culture first

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): COPD Exacerbation Antibiotics