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Opioid overdose safety — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient collecting morphine reports increasing drowsiness and shallow breathing after a dose increase yesterday. Their partner is present. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: A — Advise urgent emergency assessment

Excessive sedation and respiratory depression are red flags for opioid toxicity. Immediate medical assessment is required rather than routine dose advice. In this scenario, the correct option is advise urgent emergency assessment. 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