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Migraine triptan chest pain — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient who used sumatriptan for migraine now reports tight chest pain and shortness of breath. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: A — Refer for urgent medical assessment

Chest symptoms after triptan use may be benign but require urgent assessment if significant or persistent. In this vignette, "Refer for urgent medical assessment" 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