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Long-term prednisolone card — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A woman taking prednisolone 10 mg daily for four months asks what she should carry when travelling. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: B — Carry a steroid treatment card and avoid abrupt stopping

This scenario assesses Long-term prednisolone card in a UK pharmacy practice context. Long-term systemic corticosteroids can suppress adrenal function and require steroid-card counselling. The best answer is Carry a steroid treatment card and avoid abrupt stopping because it addresses the principal clinical, legal or safety issue before routine supply. The other options are less appropriate because they either miss the key risk, delay necessary review, or would not meet expected BNF, NICE, MEP, MHRA or GPhC practice standards.

Reference: BNF