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Salbutamol adverse effects — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient using salbutamol reports mild tremor and palpitations shortly after doses, settling within an hour. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: E — These can occur with salbutamol and should be reviewed if frequent

Tremor and palpitations are recognised salbutamol adverse effects, especially with frequent use. This makes these can occur with salbutamol and should be reviewed if frequent 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