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Short prednisolone course — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A woman with an asthma action plan asks whether a five-day prednisolone course needs tapering. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: E — Take the short course as directed without routine tapering

This scenario assesses Short prednisolone course in a UK pharmacy practice context. Short oral corticosteroid courses for asthma exacerbations usually do not require tapering. The best answer is Take the short course as directed without routine tapering 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; NICE CKS