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Antibiotic counselling adherence — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient prescribed phenoxymethylpenicillin asks whether doses can be taken at random times because of shift work. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: D — Space doses as evenly as practical and complete the course

Antibiotic effectiveness depends on adequate exposure and adherence. Practical dosing advice improves completion while fitting the patient's routine. In this scenario, the correct option is space doses as evenly as practical and complete the course. 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: BNF