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Short prednisolone course — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateRespiratory TherapeuticsShort prednisolone courseGPhC CRA

A woman prescribed prednisolone 40 mg each morning for five days after an asthma exacerbation asks about tapering. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: A — Take it in the morning with food and tapering is not usually needed for a short five-day course

Short asthma rescue courses usually do not require gradual withdrawal. 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: BNF; NICE CKS