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Statin in pregnancy — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A 32-year-old woman taking atorvastatin for familial hypercholesterolaemia has just had a positive pregnancy test. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: B — Advise her to stop atorvastatin and contact her prescriber

Statins should be stopped in pregnancy and lipid management reviewed by the prescriber. This makes advise her to stop atorvastatin and contact her prescriber the single best answer in this scenario. The other options would either miss the key safety issue, delay appropriate review, or fail to meet the relevant clinical or professional requirement.

Reference: BNF; NICE CKS