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Adrenaline auto-injector — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModeratePatient Counselling and Pharmaceutical CareAdrenaline auto-injectorGPhC CRA

A patient receives an adrenaline auto-injector after anaphylaxis and asks what to do after using it. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: E — Use it into the outer thigh as trained and call emergency services immediately after administration

Anaphylaxis can recur and emergency care is required after adrenaline use. 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