Methylphenidate monitoring — GPhC CRA MCQ
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Correct answer: E — Monitor heart rate, blood pressure, weight and mental health response
Stimulants can increase pulse and blood pressure and affect appetite and mood. In this scenario, the pharmacist should prioritise safe supply, appropriate counselling and timely referral or clarification where needed. This is the single best answer because the other options would either delay assessment, ignore a clinically significant risk, or create an unsafe legal or professional outcome.
Reference: BNF; NICE CKS