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Palliative Care CNS Role — SCE Palliative Medicine MCQ

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A syringe containing levomepromazine develops purple discolouration after sunlight exposure. What is the correct action?

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Correct answer: A — Discard the syringe and prepare a protected replacement

Explanation lettering: E = shown as A · A = shown as E

E is correct. Levomepromazine degrades in sunlight and purple or yellow discolouration requires discard; subsequent syringes are protected from light.

Reference: Scottish Palliative Care Guidelines: levomepromazine: https://www.rightdecisions.scot.nhs.uk/scottish-palliative-care-guidelines/medicine-information/levomepromazine/