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Antibiotic allergy documentation — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient says she is allergic to penicillin because she had diarrhoea as a child, but she later tolerated amoxicillin. A new prescription for co-amoxiclav is presented. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: C — Clarify and document the reaction history, then assess whether true allergy is likely

Accurate allergy history is essential because intolerance is often mislabelled as allergy. Reaction type, timing and later tolerance should be clarified and documented. True severe allergy requires avoidance, but inaccurate labels can lead to inferior therapy.

Reference: GPhC Standards; BNF