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Asthma reliever overuse — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateRespiratory TherapeuticsAsthma reliever overuseGPhC CRA

A 24-year-old woman requests salbutamol; pharmacy records show three inhalers supplied in 2 months and no inhaled corticosteroid. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: B — Supply if appropriate and arrange urgent asthma review

Frequent SABA use suggests poor asthma control and increased exacerbation risk. This makes supply if appropriate and arrange urgent asthma review 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: NICE CKS; BNF