Question

On giving a contraceptive pill, the health worker will ask about the following symptoms except one:-
1. Weight loss
2. prick in leg muscle (calf)
3. headache
4. swelling of foot

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Weight loss

Concept:

• A health work will ask about prick in calf muscles, headaches, and swelling in the foot.
• A health worker also enquires about the previous medical history of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, cancer, and liver disease.

Explanation:

• Oral contraceptive pills may have several side effects on the health.
• Therefore, it is important to assess medical history.
• Birth control pills often lead to weight gain which is listed as a side effect,