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Amoxicillin rash in glandular fever — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A teenager with suspected glandular fever is prescribed amoxicillin; fatigue, lymphadenopathy and splenomegaly are noted. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: B — Contact the prescriber before supply

Amoxicillin commonly causes a rash in glandular fever and antibiotics may be inappropriate unless bacterial infection is likely. This makes contact the prescriber before supply 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