NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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What is considered frequent exacerbations in COPD risk assessment?

1 per year
2 or more per year
3 or more per year
At least once every two years

The correct answer is: 2 or more per year

Frequent exacerbations are considered an important risk factor in assessing the severity of COPD. This means that individuals who experience exacerbations more frequently are at a higher risk for complications and should receive appropriate treatment. Option A (1 per year) may not be frequent enough to indicate a high risk. Option C (3 or more per year) may indicate a very high risk, but B is the most commonly accepted threshold for frequent exacerbations. Option D (at least once every two years) may not be enough to accurately assess the risk and may underestimate the severity of COPD.