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Epilepsy safety — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient newly diagnosed with epilepsy asks about taking carbamazepine and driving. They have had a seizure last week. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: DFollow DVLA medical advice and do not drive until legally permitted

Driving restrictions after seizures are a safety and legal issue requiring appropriate advice. 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