Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
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A female client has been treated since childhood for mitral valve prolapse. The antibiotic of choice for her during pregnancy would be:
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Sulfa is a teratogen and will cause kernicterus. Tetracycline is a teratogen and will affect tooth development. Hydralazine is not an antibiotic but a calcium channel blocker. Erythromycin is safe during pregnancy and can be used when the client is allergic to penicillin.