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Steroid osteoporosis protection — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateMusculoskeletal TherapeuticsSteroid osteoporosis protectionGPhC CRA

A patient is prescribed prednisolone 15 mg daily for several months and asks whether bones need protecting. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: D — Assess fracture risk and consider bone protection review

Long-term systemic corticosteroids increase osteoporosis and fracture risk. Fracture risk assessment and preventive treatment may be required. In this scenario, the correct option is assess fracture risk and consider bone protection review. The other options are plausible but do not address the key clinical, legal or safety issue as directly. This aligns with UK pharmacy practice guidance cited in the reference field.

Reference: NICE CKS; BNF