Question

A 68-year-old ex-smoker with known COPD presents with increased dyspnoea, purulent sputum and wheeze for 3 days. He has mild fever but is haemodynamically stable and can be managed in the community. According to the Therapeutic Guidelines antibiotic summary, which oral antibiotic regimen is appropriate when antibiotics are indicated?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin 500 mg 8-hourly for 5 days

Answer

Ciprofloxacin 500 mg twice daily for 10 days

Answer

Azithromycin 500 mg daily for 10 days

Answer

No antibiotic is ever recommended for COPD exacerbations

Answer

Intravenous ceftriaxone 2 g daily for 3 days at home

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