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Combined pill vomiting advice — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateDrug InteractionsCombined pill vomiting adviceGPhC CRA

A patient vomits 1 hour after taking a combined oral contraceptive pill and asks whether the dose counts. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: D — Follow missed-pill advice because absorption may be reduced

Vomiting soon after taking a combined pill may reduce absorption, so missed-pill guidance should be followed. This makes follow missed-pill advice because absorption may be reduced 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