A patient taking prednisolone 30 mg daily for ulcerative colitis asks whether to attend a child's chickenpox party. She has no clear history of

Question

A patient taking prednisolone 30 mg daily for ulcerative colitis asks whether to attend a child's chickenpox party. She has no clear history of chickenpox. What monitoring is required?

Accepted Answer

Avoid exposure and seek urgent advice if contact occurs

Answer

Attend if she takes prednisolone with food

Answer

Stop prednisolone for two days before attending

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Use an antibiotic cream after exposure

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Take aspirin before exposure to prevent infection

Corticosteroid infection risk — GPhC CRA MCQ

A patient taking prednisolone 30 mg daily for ulcerative colitis asks whether to attend a child's chickenpox party. She has no clear history of chickenpox. What monitoring is required?