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Topical antibiotic stewardship — GPhC CRA MCQ

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EasyInfections and AntimicrobialsTopical antibiotic stewardshipGPhC CRA

A patient asks to buy an antibiotic cream for a small graze that is clean, superficial and not spreading. They have no fever or diabetes. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: A — Advise wound care and monitor for infection signs

Minor clean grazes usually need cleaning, covering and safety-netting rather than antibiotic treatment. This supports antimicrobial stewardship. In this scenario, the correct option is advise wound care and monitor for infection signs. 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; MEP