11 board-style questions on copd in the PulseMD family medicine question bank, written against current guidelines with the reference cited on each question. Two free samples below; the full set with answers, explanations, and spaced review is free to start.
A 64-year-old man with a 40-pack-year smoking history presents with progressive dyspnea on exertion over 2 years. He reports a chronic productive cough most days. Spirometry shows FEV1/FVC ratio of 0.62 and post-bronchodilator FEV1 of 55% predicted. He has had one exacerbation requiring oral steroids in the past year. According to the GOLD classification, what is his COPD stage and risk group?
A 70-year-old woman with COPD GOLD Group B (CAT score 18, one moderate exacerbation last year) is currently using a short-acting bronchodilator as needed. She reports persistent dyspnea limiting her daily activities. According to the 2023 GOLD report, what is the most appropriate initial maintenance therapy?
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