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Naloxone supply — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A relative collects take-home naloxone for a person using opioids. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: ECall emergency services after giving naloxone because its effect may wear off

Naloxone can temporarily reverse opioid toxicity but emergency care is still required. In this vignette, "Call emergency services after giving naloxone because its effect may wear off" 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