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Inhaler dose counter — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient using a dry powder inhaler asks how they know when it is empty. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: A — Check the dose counter and arrange a repeat before it reaches zero

Dose counters help prevent running out of inhaled therapy. In this vignette, "Check the dose counter and arrange a repeat before it reaches zero" is the safest single best answer. The other options are less appropriate because they miss the key clinical risk, conflict with UK medicines guidance, or delay needed review.

Reference: BNF; NICE CKS; GPhC Standards