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Naloxone counselling — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient on methadone asks about naloxone for overdose emergencies at home. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: D — Use naloxone and call emergency services after administration

This scenario assesses Naloxone counselling in a UK pharmacy practice context. Naloxone can temporarily reverse opioid overdose, but emergency help is still required because effects may wear off. The best answer is Use naloxone and call emergency services after administration 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; MEP