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Laxative counselling — GPhC CRA MCQ

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An older adult starting macrogol asks how quickly it works and whether to reduce fluids to avoid bloating. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: D — Take with adequate fluid and allow time for the laxative effect

Macrogols require fluid and may not work immediately. The best answer addresses the key safety, legal or pharmaceutical care issue in the vignette. The other options would either delay appropriate care, create a new risk, or fail to resolve the issue. This is consistent with the cited UK reference for safe pharmacy practice.

Reference: BNF; NICE CKS