The Role of Infection and Antibiotic Selection in Patients with Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis
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INSTRUCTIONS The following case study, “The Role of Infection and Antibiotic Selection in Patients with Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis,” is accompanied by a continuing medical education (CME) evaluation that consists of 5 multiple-choice questions. After reading the case study, carefully consider each of the questions in the CME evaluation on page 75. Then, circle your selected answer to each question on the CME evaluation form on page 76. In order to receive one CME credit, at least 3 of the 5 questions must be answered correctly. The estimated time for this CME activity is 1 hour.
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