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Inhaled corticosteroid oral candidiasis — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateRespiratory TherapeuticsInhaled corticosteroid oral candidiasisGPhC CRA

A patient using beclometasone twice daily develops a sore mouth and white plaques; they do not rinse after doses. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: C — Rinse the mouth after each dose and review inhaler technique

Inhaled corticosteroids can cause oral candidiasis, and rinsing plus correct technique reduces local adverse effects. This makes rinse the mouth after each dose and review inhaler technique 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; NICE CKS