NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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Antibiotics for Acute COPD exacerbation should be prescribed for how long?

3-5 days
5-7 days
10 days
14 days

The correct answer is: 5-7 days

Antibiotics for Acute COPD exacerbation are typically prescribed for a duration of 5-7 days. This duration is sufficient to treat the exacerbation effectively without unnecessarily prolonging antibiotic therapy, which can contribute to antibiotic resistance and other adverse effects. Shorter courses may be insufficient to fully resolve the exacerbation, while longer courses may not provide additional benefits and can increase the risk of side effects and resistance development. Therefore, a 5-7 day course is the recommended duration for antibiotic treatment in this context.