Audio Qbank – HY USMLE Q #389 – Pulmonary / Family Medicine

A 55-year-old man comes to the physician because of a 4-month history of worsening shortness of breath. He has a 5-year history of COPD. He smoked two packs of cigarettes daily for 40 years but quit three years ago. Vitals are within normal limits. Arterial blood gas shows:

pH                          7.40
PCO2                    43 mm Hg
PO2                       75 mm Hg

Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

Bosentan
Fluticasone
Home oxygen therapy
Ipratropium
Nedocromil