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Sore throat antibiotic stewardship — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A 30-year-old asks for antibiotics for a sore throat for 1 day. He has cough, runny nose, no fever and is eating and drinking. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: A — Provide self-care advice and safety-netting rather than antibiotics

Features such as cough and coryza suggest a viral upper respiratory infection. Antibiotics provide little benefit in low-risk sore throat and contribute to resistance and adverse effects. The other options either delay appropriate care, use an unsuitable medicine, or miss the main safety issue.

Reference: NICE CKS; NICE antimicrobial prescribing