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Yellow Card serious ADR — GPhC CRA MCQ

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EasyAdverse Drug Reactions and Drug SafetyYellow Card serious ADRGPhC CRA

A patient develops angioedema after starting lisinopril and attends after hospital treatment. The pharmacist confirms no previous allergy. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: A — Submit a Yellow Card report and document the reaction

Serious suspected adverse drug reactions should be reported through the Yellow Card scheme. The allergy record should be updated to prevent re-exposure. In this scenario, the correct option is submit a Yellow Card report and document the reaction. 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: MHRA Yellow Card; BNF