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Loperamide red flags — GPhC CRA MCQ

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HardGastro-intestinal TherapeuticsLoperamide red flagsGPhC CRA

A traveller requests self-treatment ciprofloxacin for watery diarrhoea. He has no fever, blood, dehydration or high-risk comorbidity. What is the best pharmacy advice?

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Correct answer: E — Use oral rehydration and safety-netting rather than routine antibiotic treatment

Most mild uncomplicated traveller’s diarrhoea is self-limiting and managed with fluids and safety-netting. Routine antibiotics provide limited benefit and promote adverse effects and resistance; fever, blood, severe symptoms or vulnerability change the assessment.

Reference: https://www.pharmacyregulation.org/students-and-trainees/pharmacist-education-and-training/registration-assessment