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C difficile risk after antibiotics — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateGastrointestinal TherapeuticsC difficile risk after antibioticsGPhC CRA

A 72-year-old care home resident develops watery diarrhoea after a course of co-amoxiclav. Staff ask for loperamide to manage symptoms. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: B — Refer for assessment of possible Clostridioides difficile infection

Antibiotic-associated diarrhoea in an older care home resident raises concern about C. difficile. Antimotility treatment is inappropriate without assessment. Infection control and clinical review are important.

Reference: NICE CKS; BNF