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ACE inhibitor angioedema — GPhC CRA MCQ

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HardAdverse Drug Reactions and Drug SafetyACE inhibitor angioedemaGPhC CRA

A patient taking ramipril presents with sudden lip and tongue swelling but no rash. They ask whether an antihistamine is enough. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: C — Arrange emergency assessment

ACE inhibitor angioedema can threaten the airway and requires urgent care. 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