A 67-year-old long-term smoker presents with a 6-week history of cough, weight loss and occasional streaks of haemoptysis. Chest examination is unrema...

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A 67-year-old long-term smoker presents with a 6-week history of cough, weight loss and occasional streaks of haemoptysis. Chest examination is unremarkable. What is the most appropriate next step in primary care?

Accepted Answer

Arrange an urgent chest X-ray within 2 weeks

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Start empirical antibiotics and review in 6 weeks

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Arrange a routine respiratory clinic appointment in 3 months

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Reassure and give lifestyle advice only

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Arrange an urgent D-dimer test to exclude pulmonary embolism

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Suspected lung cancer

A 67-year-old long-term smoker presents with a 6-week history of cough, weight loss and occasional streaks of haemoptysis. Chest examination is unremarkable. What is the most appropriate next step in primary care?