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Antibiotic adherence counselling — GPhC CRA MCQ

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EasyInfectionsAntibiotic adherence counsellingGPhC CRA

A 6-year-old child is prescribed phenoxymethylpenicillin for tonsillitis. The parent says the child feels better after 2 days and asks whether the remaining doses are needed. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: D — Complete the prescribed course and seek review if worsening

Antibiotics should be taken as prescribed to treat the current infection and reduce relapse or complications when treatment is indicated. The parent should be advised on dosing, adherence and red flags such as breathing difficulty, dehydration or rash. Leftover antibiotics should not be kept for future illness.

Reference: BNF; NICE CKS