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Parkinson's delayed medicines — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient with Parkinson's disease is admitted to a care home and their co-careldopa doses are being delayed at medicine rounds. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: B — Escalate urgently so doses are given at the prescribed times

Delayed Parkinson's medicines can significantly worsen motor symptoms and swallowing. In this vignette, "Escalate urgently so doses are given at the prescribed times" 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