A 69-year-old with COPD presents with increased dyspnea and sputum volume but no purulence and no ventilatory support. Antibiotics?...

Question

A 69-year-old with COPD presents with increased dyspnea and sputum volume but no purulence and no ventilatory support. Antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

No routine antibiotics indicated

Answer

Yes for all exacerbations

Answer

Start anti-Pseudomonas coverage

Answer

Admit for IV antibiotics

Answer

Start dual therapy with macrolide and beta-lactam

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): COPD Antibiotic Criteria