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New Medicine Service inhaler — GPhC CRA MCQ

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HardPatient Counselling and Pharmaceutical CareNew Medicine Service inhalerGPhC CRA

A patient starts a new inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting bronchodilator inhaler. During follow-up, she admits she does not know whether to breathe in slowly or forcefully. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: E — Demonstrate and check technique using the specific device

Inhaler technique is device-specific and errors are common. Demonstration, patient return-demonstration, and correction improve medicine delivery and outcomes. New inhaler counselling is a core pharmaceutical care intervention.

Reference: NICE CKS; BNF