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UTI in pregnancy — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateInfectionsUTI in pregnancyGPhC CRA

A woman who is 18 weeks pregnant presents a prescription for trimethoprim for a lower UTI. She is not taking folic acid and has not had a urine culture. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: B — Query the prescription because pregnancy affects antibiotic choice and investigation

UTI in pregnancy should be treated, but antibiotic selection requires pregnancy-specific guidance and often culture. Trimethoprim may be avoided in certain stages or situations because of folate antagonism concerns. The other options either delay appropriate care, use an unsuitable medicine, or miss the main safety issue.

Reference: NICE CKS; BNF