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Steroid card counselling — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A 64-year-old woman has started prednisolone 40mg daily for giant cell arteritis. She asks whether she needs to carry any information because the hospital mentioned steroid safety. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: E — Carry a steroid card and follow sick-day advice if acutely unwell

Patients taking significant systemic corticosteroids should carry steroid information because of adrenal suppression risk. They may need urgent steroid cover during acute illness, surgery or trauma depending on circumstances. Counselling should include not stopping abruptly and seeking advice if unwell.

Reference: BNF; NICE CKS