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Respiratory Therapist

Category - Initiation and Modification of Interventions

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An end-stage COPD patient presents to outpatient clinic with dyspnea, fever. and increased sputum production. The sputum is yellow.

What is the most beneficial treatment for the patient?
  1. Incentive spirometry
  2. CPT
  3. Antibiotics
  4. Non-rebreather mask
Explanation
Answer: C-Antibiotics are recommended for a COPD patient with dyspnea, fever, and increased yellow sputum production. Fever and increased sputum production indicate infection.

A non-rebreather or incentive spirometry are contraindicated for end-stage COPD patients. CPT could be helpful,
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