A 32-year-old pregnant woman has been diagnosed with gestational diabetes at 35 weeks gestation and started on insulin therapy. She has not experienced any hypoglycaemic episodes since starting treatment. As her delivery is expected at around 40 weeks, she has been advised to consult her GP regarding driving. Currently, she holds a group 1 driving licence. What advice should be given to the patient regarding driving?
A 27-year-old woman who is 16-weeks pregnant comes in with acne vulgaris. Which of the following treatments is recognized to be detrimental to the growth of the fetus?
A 25-year-old woman who is 16 weeks pregnant complains of a foul-smelling vaginal discharge. Apart from this, she has been in good health. Despite washing twice a day, the discharge has persisted and is causing her considerable embarrassment. Her partner is asymptomatic. What course of treatment would you suggest?
A 28-year-old woman with a history of hypothyroidism and antiphospholipid syndrome is expecting a baby. What should she avoid during pregnancy?
Which of the following prescriptions should not be used during pregnancy?
Which of the following is the least commonly associated with antiphospholipid syndrome during pregnancy?
A 26-year-old woman seeks guidance regarding her worsening menstrual migraines over the past few months. She is currently experiencing a migraine that has persisted for 24 hours despite taking paracetamol and aspirin. What would be the most suitable course of action to alleviate her headache?
A 7-month-old infant has sensorineural deafness and a ventricular septal defect. Her mother gives a history of medication for acne, which was stopped when she realised she was pregnant.
Which of the following drugs is most likely to cause these defects?
A new mother delivered a baby with ambiguous genitalia. She mentioned that she and her spouse have a family history of sex hormone disorders, but neither of them have been impacted. What is the probable cause of hormone disorder in this case, considering the diagnosis of 5 alpha-reductase syndrome?
You are reviewing the recent results for a 23-year-old patient in your general practice. A vaginal swab has come back positive for Chlamydia trachomatis. The patient has a history of asthma and is allergic to penicillin. She is currently 12 weeks pregnant. You have contacted the genitourinary clinic for contact tracing and treatment for her partner. What is the most suitable prescription for her treatment?