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Opioid safety — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient collecting morphine modified-release and oral morphine solution appears drowsy and reports shallow breathing after dose escalation yesterday. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: C — Arrange urgent medical assessment and avoid further opioid supply until reviewed

Drowsiness and respiratory depression after opioid escalation are serious warning signs. 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