Prednisolone and diabetes — GPhC CRA MCQ
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Correct answer: B — Continue the prescribed dose until a clinician provides a tapering plan
Prolonged systemic corticosteroid treatment can suppress the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis even at modest doses. Abrupt withdrawal risks adrenal insufficiency and disease relapse. The dose should be tapered according to duration, dose, disease activity and clinical response, with sick-day advice when relevant.
Reference: BNF: prednisolone: https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/prednisolone/