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Sulfonylurea hypoglycaemia — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient taking gliclazide asks why they should carry glucose tablets. They sometimes skip lunch. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: A — Gliclazide can cause hypoglycaemia, especially if meals are missed

Sulfonylureas stimulate insulin secretion and can cause low glucose. 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