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Acute asthma poor response — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient with asthma is wheezing in the pharmacy and has used salbutamol repeatedly with little relief. They can speak in short phrases. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: D — Arrange urgent medical assessment

Poor response to repeated reliever use with speech limitation suggests a potentially serious asthma exacerbation. In this vignette, "Arrange urgent 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