Steroid treatment card — GPhC CRA MCQ
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Correct answer: A — Carry a steroid treatment card while taking systemic steroids
Systemic corticosteroid use for this duration requires steroid safety counselling and a steroid treatment card. This makes carry a steroid treatment card while taking systemic steroids the single best answer in this scenario. The other options would either miss the key safety issue, delay appropriate review, or fail to meet the relevant clinical or professional requirement.
Reference: BNF; NHS steroid card guidance