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Opioid toxicity — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateCNS TherapeuticsOpioid toxicityGPhC CRA

A patient using morphine oral solution is very drowsy with pinpoint pupils and slow breathing when brought to the pharmacy. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: A — Call emergency services and consider naloxone if available

Drowsiness, miosis and respiratory depression suggest opioid toxicity requiring emergency management. This makes call emergency services and consider naloxone if available the single best answer in this scenario. The other options would either miss the key safety issue, delay appropriate review, or fail to meet the relevant clinical or professional requirement.

Reference: BNF; NICE CKS