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Oral rehydration — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A parent asks how to manage a child with diarrhoea who is drinking but has reduced appetite. There is no blood or persistent vomiting. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: C — Frequent oral rehydration with safety-netting

Oral rehydration is central to managing uncomplicated acute diarrhoea. 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: https://www.pharmacyregulation.org/students-and-trainees/pharmacist-education-and-training/registration-assessment