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Corticosteroid card — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient has been prescribed prednisolone 10mg daily for polymyalgia rheumatica for several months. He asks whether he needs to tell other healthcare professionals. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: B — Carry a steroid card and do not stop long-term prednisolone abruptly

Long-term systemic corticosteroids can suppress the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. Patients should carry appropriate steroid information and understand not to stop treatment abruptly. Dose changes and stress dosing require clinician advice.

Reference: BNF; NICE CKS