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Serotonin syndrome concern — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient taking sertraline presents with agitation, sweating, tremor and diarrhoea after starting tramadol. Their partner says they seem confused. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: ERefer urgently for medical assessment and stop further supply pending review

The combination and symptoms raise concern for serotonin toxicity. 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