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Adrenaline auto-injector training — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A teenager is prescribed adrenaline auto-injectors after peanut anaphylaxis and asks whether friends should know how to help. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: CCarry two devices and ensure training on recognition and administration

People at risk of anaphylaxis need prompt access to adrenaline and training for themselves and those around them. This makes carry two devices and ensure training on recognition and administration 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; allergy guidance