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APEA Pharm- Women's Health Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

Which medication is the preferred first-line treatment for uncomplicated vulvovaginal candidiasis in a non-pregnant woman?

• Oral metronidazole

✔✔B. Oral fluconazole

• Topical clindamycin
• Oral doxycycline

A woman presents with dysuria, urgency, and frequency. Which antibiotic is first-line for uncomplicated cystitis during pregnancy?

• Ciprofloxacin
• Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole

✔✔C. Nitrofurantoin

• Levofloxacin

Which drug is contraindicated in pregnancy due to risk of teeth discoloration in the fetus? 1 / 4

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• Metronidazole

✔✔B. Doxycycline

• Azithromycin
• Clindamycin

A patient with bacterial vaginosis is treated with oral metronidazole. Which advice is essential to provide?

• Increase dairy intake

✔✔B. Avoid alcohol during and 24 hours after therapy

• Use NSAIDs for side effects
• Take medication with grapefruit juice

Which contraceptive method is most effective at preventing pregnancy?

• Diaphragm
• Combined oral contraceptives

✔✔C. Levonorgestrel-releasing IUD

• Male condom
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A patient on combined oral contraceptives reports new-onset migraines with aura. What is the best action?

• Increase estrogen dose

✔✔B. Discontinue combined hormonal contraceptives

• Continue current regimen
• Switch to higher-dose progestin

Which antibiotic is safe for treating chlamydia in pregnancy?

• Ciprofloxacin
• Doxycycline

✔✔C. Azithromycin

• Levofloxacin

Which medication is recommended for the treatment of trichomoniasis in women?

• Clindamycin

✔✔B. Metronidazole

• Doxycycline
• Nitrofurantoin 3 / 4

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A woman taking oral contraceptives is prescribed rifampin. What is the main counseling point?

• Take both medications together with food
• No precautions needed

✔✔C. Use a backup contraceptive method during therapy

• Stop oral contraceptives permanently

Which medication can be used as emergency contraception within 5 days after unprotected intercourse?

• Levonorgestrel

✔✔B. Ulipristal acetate

• Estradiol
• Drospirenone

Which drug is contraindicated in the first trimester of pregnancy due to teratogenic effects?

• Amoxicillin
• Azithromycin

✔✔C. Isotretinoin

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