Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Medicine / Internal Medicine — 62yo Woman | Infectious Diseases | SMLE Q#12197
SMLE Question #12197
Medicine / Internal Medicine
Infectious Diseases
Objective: OBJ-349
Last updated: February 2026
A 62-year-old woman with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease attends a routine follow-up. She had a painful vesicular rash diagnosed as herpes zoster 3 years ago and is concerned about recurrence. Her COPD is stable on inhaled bronchodilators and an inhaled corticosteroid. Which of the following is the most appropriate recommendation at this time?
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