A 23-year-old woman requests a repeat prescription of her COC. She reports new-onset calf pain. On examination, her calf is swollen, warm, and tender....

Question

A 23-year-old woman requests a repeat prescription of her COC. She reports new-onset calf pain. On examination, her calf is swollen, warm, and tender. What is the single most important action?

Accepted Answer

Stop the COC immediately and refer urgently for investigation of possible DVT

Answer

Prescribe analgesics and continue the COC

Answer

Reassure and review in 1 week

Answer

Increase fluid intake and continue the COC

Answer

Switch to a lower-dose COC

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): DVT Presentation on CHC Urgent Action

A 23-year-old woman requests a repeat prescription of her COC. She reports new-onset calf pain. On examination, her calf is swollen, warm, and tender. What is the single most important action?