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Steroid card — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient prescribed prednisolone 40 mg daily for several weeks asks whether they need any documentation. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: A — Carry a steroid card and do not stop suddenly without advice

Systemic corticosteroids can suppress the adrenal axis and patients need counselling on steroid safety. In this vignette, "Carry a steroid card and do not stop suddenly without advice" is the safest single best answer. The other options are less appropriate because they miss the key clinical risk, conflict with UK medicines guidance, or delay needed review.

Reference: BNF; NICE CKS