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Hypertensive urgency symptoms — GPhC CRA MCQ

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HardCardiovascular TherapeuticsHypertensive urgency symptomsGPhC CRA

A patient attends the pharmacy with a home blood pressure reading of 204/116mmHg and new severe headache with visual disturbance. He asks for advice because his GP practice is closed. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: C — Refer for same-day urgent medical assessment

Very high blood pressure with symptoms suggestive of end-organ involvement requires urgent medical assessment. The pharmacist should not supply or recommend another person's antihypertensive medicine. Lifestyle advice alone would not be safe in this presentation.

Reference: NICE CKS