A 65-year-old man with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease presents with increased dyspnoea, sputum volume, and purulence over 3 days. He is afebril...

Question

A 65-year-old man with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease presents with increased dyspnoea, sputum volume, and purulence over 3 days. He is afebrile, respiratory rate is 24, and oxygen saturation is 90% on room air. According to COPD exacerbation management principles, what is the most appropriate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Add a short course of oral corticosteroids and antibiotics

Answer

Increase short-acting bronchodilator use only

Answer

Start long-term oral theophylline

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Begin inhaled corticosteroid monotherapy

Answer

No change is required

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Acute COPD exacerbation