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Chlamydia treatment pregnancy — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateInfectionsChlamydia treatment pregnancyGPhC CRA

A 22-year-old woman has a positive chlamydia test and is 12 weeks pregnant. A draft prescription for doxycycline is sent to the pharmacy. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: C — Query doxycycline and ask for pregnancy-appropriate treatment

Doxycycline is usually avoided in pregnancy. Chlamydia in pregnancy should be treated with an appropriate alternative according to sexual health guidance. The other options either delay appropriate care, use an unsuitable medicine, or miss the main safety issue.

Reference: BASHH guidance; BNF