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Loop diuretic counselling — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient newly prescribed furosemide 40 mg each morning asks why the label says morning dosing. They work shifts and are concerned about urinary frequency. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: A — Take it in the morning to reduce nocturia

Loop diuretics cause diuresis and can disrupt sleep if taken later in the day. Morning dosing is practical counselling unless the prescriber has specified otherwise. In this scenario, the correct option is take it in the morning to reduce nocturia. The other options are plausible but do not address the key clinical, legal or safety issue as directly. This aligns with UK pharmacy practice guidance cited in the reference field.

Reference: BNF