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IBD flare steroids — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient with ulcerative colitis reports bloody diarrhoea six times daily and fever. They ask to buy an antidiarrhoeal. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: B — Refer for urgent clinical review

Fever and frequent bloody diarrhoea suggest a significant inflammatory bowel disease flare requiring medical assessment. In this vignette, "Refer for urgent clinical review" 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