PPI alarm features — GPhC CRA MCQ
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Correct answer: B — Refer urgently for medical assessment
New dyspepsia with dysphagia and weight loss are alarm features requiring urgent assessment. In this vignette, "Refer urgently for medical assessment" 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