Case 1 of 6RespiratoryChronic obstructive pulmonary disease
A 68-year-old man with GOLD stage 3 COPD presents with worsening dyspnea and purulent sputum. He is already on tiotropium and fluticasone/salmeterol. His oxygen saturation is 90% on room air. After nebulized bronchodilators, you plan outpatient management.
Question 1 of 16
Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?
Select 1. (0 / 1 selected)
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APrescribe prednisone 40 mg PO daily for 5 days
BAdd azithromycin 500 mg PO daily for 14 days
CInitiate oxygen to maintain SpO2 > 97%
DIncrease fluticasone dose to 500 µg BID
EStart long-term oral theophylline
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