Lamotrigine rash — GPhC CRA MCQ
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Correct answer: E — Advise urgent medical assessment and withhold further doses pending review
Rash with systemic symptoms on lamotrigine may indicate a serious cutaneous adverse reaction. This makes advise urgent medical assessment and withhold further doses pending review 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