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Diabetic foot infection — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A man with diabetes has a red, warm, discharging foot ulcer and feels feverish. What monitoring is required?

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Correct answer: B — Refer urgently for same-day assessment of possible diabetic foot infection

Diabetic foot infection can progress rapidly and requires urgent assessment. In this scenario, the pharmacist should prioritise safe supply, appropriate counselling and timely referral or clarification where needed. This is the single best answer because the other options would either delay assessment, ignore a clinically significant risk, or create an unsafe legal or professional outcome.

Reference: NICE CKS