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DOAC missed dose — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModeratePatient Counselling and Pharmaceutical CareDOAC missed doseGPhC CRA

A patient on once-daily rivaroxaban for atrial fibrillation asks what to do after missing last night's dose and remembering the next morning. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: DFollow the product-specific missed-dose advice and avoid taking extra beyond guidance

DOAC missed-dose advice depends on drug and indication. 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; MEP; NICE CKS