ABIM Pulmonary Practice Questions - American Board Of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease Subspecialty Certification Exam

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A 58-year-old woman presents with an acute COPD exacerbation. She has increased dyspnea, increased sputum volume, and purulent sputum (all three Anthonisen criteria). Per the REDUCE trial evidence, which oral corticosteroid regimen is appropriate?

Prednisone 40 mg daily for 5 days Prednisone 60 mg daily for 14 days with taper Methylprednisolone 125 mg IV every 6 hours for 72 hours, then 14-day oral taper Inhaled corticosteroid only, no systemic steroid

Correct Answer:

Prednisone 40 mg daily for 5 days

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