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Early SSRI counselling — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A woman starts sertraline and after four days has nausea but no mood improvement. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: A — Continue if tolerated and seek help if mood worsens

This scenario assesses Early SSRI counselling in a UK pharmacy practice context. SSRI adverse effects can occur early, while antidepressant benefit usually takes several weeks. The best answer is Continue if tolerated and seek help if mood worsens because it addresses the principal clinical, legal or safety issue before routine supply. The other options are less appropriate because they either miss the key risk, delay necessary review, or would not meet expected BNF, NICE, MEP, MHRA or GPhC practice standards.

Reference: BNF; NICE CKS