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Hypoglycaemia treatment — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient using insulin is sweaty and shaky in the pharmacy; capillary glucose is 3.1 mmol/L and they can swallow. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: E — Give fast-acting carbohydrate and recheck glucose

A conscious patient with hypoglycaemia should receive fast-acting carbohydrate promptly, followed by reassessment. This makes give fast-acting carbohydrate and recheck glucose 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