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NSAID asthma reaction — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient with asthma says ibuprofen caused wheeze and chest tightness last time. They ask for naproxen instead. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: A — Avoid NSAIDs and recommend suitable alternative analgesia with referral if needed

NSAID-sensitive asthma can recur with other NSAIDs. 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; MHRA; GPhC Standards