Conscious hypoglycaemia — GPhC CRA MCQ
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Correct answer: A — Give fast-acting carbohydrate immediately and recheck glucose after about 10 to 15 minutes
A conscious patient with hypoglycaemia should receive rapid oral carbohydrate promptly. 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: NICE CKS; BNF