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Metronidazole alcohol advice — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateInfectionsMetronidazole alcohol adviceGPhC CRA

A patient prescribed metronidazole for bacterial vaginosis asks whether alcohol is allowed at a wedding tomorrow. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: B — Avoid alcohol during treatment and for 48 hours after finishing

Alcohol should be avoided with metronidazole because unpleasant reactions may occur. This makes avoid alcohol during treatment and for 48 hours after finishing 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