Serotonin syndrome concern — GPhC CRA MCQ
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Correct answer: E — Refer 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