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Oxygen caution in COPD — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient with severe COPD on home oxygen asks the pharmacy to increase the flow rate because they feel more breathless today. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: E — Refer urgently rather than altering oxygen flow independently

Oxygen in severe COPD requires prescribed flow rates and monitoring. Worsening breathlessness may indicate exacerbation and needs clinical assessment. In this scenario, the correct option is refer urgently rather than altering oxygen flow independently. 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: NICE CKS