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NSAID dyspepsia — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateGastrointestinal TherapeuticsNSAID dyspepsiaGPhC CRA

A patient taking naproxen for arthritis develops dyspepsia and asks for more antacid. They also take low-dose aspirin. What is the most appropriate alternative?

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Correct answer: AReview NSAID need and consider gastroprotection with prescriber involvement

NSAID-related gastrointestinal risk is higher with aspirin and needs medicine review. 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