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Emergency hormonal contraception counselling — GPhC CRA MCQ

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EasyPatient Counselling and Pharmaceutical CareEmergency hormonal contraception counsellingGPhC CRA

A patient requests emergency contraception 4 days after unprotected sex and is taking carbamazepine for epilepsy. What is the most appropriate alternative?

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Correct answer: A — Refer for a copper intrauterine device assessment

A copper intrauterine device is the most effective emergency contraception and is preferred when enzyme induction may reduce oral options. This makes refer for a copper intrauterine device assessment 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: FSRH guidance; BNF