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Severe hypertension symptoms — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateCardiovascular TherapeuticsSevere hypertension symptomsGPhC CRA

A man has a home blood pressure reading of 205/118 mmHg with new chest tightness and shortness of breath. What monitoring is required?

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Correct answer: A — Arrange urgent emergency assessment for possible acute target-organ damage

Severe hypertension with chest symptoms may indicate cardiovascular emergency. 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