skip to main content

Take-home naloxone — GPhC CRA MCQ

Instant feedback + full explanation. One question, done properly.

EasyPatient Counselling and Pharmaceutical CareTake-home naloxoneGPhC CRA

A family member collects take-home naloxone for someone prescribed opioids and asks when to use it. What would you advise the patient?

Educational content. Not a substitute for clinical judgement or local policy.

Reveal the answer and explanation

Correct answer: A — Use it if opioid overdose is suspected and call emergency services immediately

Naloxone reverses opioid toxicity but urgent medical assessment remains essential. 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; local naloxone guidance