A Patient with Severe, Chronic COPD Uses an Inhaled Long-Acting $\beta$

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient with severe, chronic COPD uses an inhaled long-acting inhaled $\beta$ ₂ agonist (LABA) /glucocorticoid but continues to have frequent exacerbation of symptoms. What change in therapy will the provider discuss with the patient?

• A) Adding roflumilast
• B) Changing to oral theophylline
• C) Prescribing oral steroids
• D) Using an ipratropium/albuterol combination

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