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Inhaler technique — GPhC CRA MCQ

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HardPatient Counselling and Pharmaceutical CareInhaler techniqueGPhC CRA

A patient with asthma says their preventer does not work; they inhale quickly through an MDI and do not use a spacer. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: A — Assess technique and offer spacer-based counselling

Poor inhaler technique is a common cause of poor asthma control and should be checked before escalation. This makes assess technique and offer spacer-based counselling 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