OET Speaking Nurse Role Play Card – Medication Side Effects
The OET Speaking test for Nurses often includes scenarios where patients are concerned about medication side effects. This Medication Side Effects role-play scenario is designed to help nurses practice safe, reassuring, and professional communication.
In this scenario, you will take the role of a nurse in a clinic setting, speaking with a patient who has recently started a new medication and is experiencing side effects. The patient is worried and unsure whether to continue the medication. This scenario tests your ability to gather information, provide reassurance, explain next steps, and avoid giving medical advice or diagnosis — a key OET examiner focus.
Setting: Outpatient Clinic
Role Player (Patient)
- 40-year-old patient who recently started a new medication
- Experiencing mild side effects such as dizziness or nausea
- Worried the medication may be harmful
- Unsure whether to continue taking the medication
- Asks if the medication should be stopped
Candidate (You – Nurse)
- 40-year-old patient who recently started a new medication
- Experiencing mild side effects such as dizziness or nausea
- Worried the medication may be harmful
- Unsure whether to continue taking the medication
- Asks if the medication should be stopped
How to Practice This OET Speaking Role Play
Read the role play card above carefully, just like in the real OET exam. Then use the audio recorder below to record your nurse response, speaking naturally and professionally. Start with empathy, ask relevant questions, avoid diagnosing or promising medication, explain the next steps clearly, and end with reassurance.
If you need help, you can download the practice PDF, read the answer script, and practice once or twice. Then come back to this page and record your voice again. You may repeat this process as many times as needed.
Click Record below and practice your response for this Medication Side Effects scenario.