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Heart failure analgesia — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateCardiovascular TherapeuticsHeart failure analgesiaGPhC CRA

A 76-year-old man with heart failure asks for regular pain relief for knee osteoarthritis. He takes ramipril, bisoprolol, spironolactone and furosemide. What is the most appropriate alternative?

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Correct answer: DParacetamol with non-pharmacological measures and prescriber review if inadequate

NSAIDs can worsen heart failure and renal function, especially with renin-angiotensin system drugs and diuretics. 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