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Naloxone counselling — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient prescribed high-dose opioid therapy for chronic pain is supplied take-home naloxone by a local service. Their partner asks when it should be used. The patient also takes pregabalin. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: D — Use for suspected opioid overdose and call emergency services

Naloxone is used to reverse suspected opioid overdose, such as reduced consciousness and respiratory depression. Emergency services should be called because naloxone can wear off before the opioid effect resolves. Pregabalin with opioids increases CNS depression risk.

Reference: BNF; NICE CKS