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NSAID allergy reporting — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateAdverse Drug Reactions and Drug SafetyNSAID allergy reportingGPhC CRA

A 49-year-old man develops facial swelling and urticaria within 30 minutes of his first dose of naproxen. He is treated in urgent care and recovers. He asks whether the reaction needs reporting. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: D — submit a Yellow Card report and document the suspected NSAID allergy

A serious suspected adverse drug reaction such as angioedema should be reported through the Yellow Card scheme. Reporting is encouraged even when causality is not certain. The allergy status should also be documented and communicated to reduce future exposure risk. Rechallenge is unsafe and unnecessary.

Reference: MHRA Yellow Card; BNF