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Phenoxymethylpenicillin administration — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A child is prescribed phenoxymethylpenicillin for streptococcal tonsillitis. The parent asks whether doses can be mixed into a full bottle of milk. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: D — Give doses as directed and avoid mixing into a full feed that may not be finished

Antibiotic liquid doses should be given accurately, and mixing into a full feed risks incomplete dosing if the child does not finish it. The full prescribed course should be completed unless advised otherwise. Antibiotics should not be shared with siblings. Storage instructions on the label must be followed.

Reference: BNF; NICE CKS