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Cystitis in pregnancy — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateInfectionsCystitis in pregnancyGPhC CRA

A woman who is 20 weeks pregnant has dysuria and frequency; culture supports susceptibility and there is no contraindication. What is the most appropriate alternative?

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Correct answer: A — Nitrofurantoin

Nitrofurantoin is commonly used for lower UTI in pregnancy when appropriate and not near term. This makes nitrofurantoin 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: NICE CKS; BNF