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Yellow Card reporting — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateAdverse Drug Reactions and Drug SafetyYellow Card reportingGPhC CRA

A patient develops facial swelling and wheeze after taking the first dose of a newly prescribed antibiotic. The reaction was treated by urgent care. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: A — Document the allergy and submit or encourage a Yellow Card report

A serious suspected adverse drug reaction should be documented clearly in the patient's record and communicated to relevant healthcare professionals. Yellow Card reporting supports national medicines safety surveillance. Rechallenge after facial swelling and wheeze would be unsafe without specialist input.

Reference: MHRA Yellow Card; GPhC Standards