The gynecologist sees a pregnant patient diagnosed with gonorrhea. The nurse asks the physician whether to give the patient a prescription for tetracycline hydrochloride. Instead, the physician gives the patient cefixime (Suprax)

Question

The rationale for this decision is that: 1. the patient must be allergic to the medication.
2. tetracycline must be contraindicated with prenatal vitamins.
3. the physician wants to use a stronger medication.
4. tetracycline hydrochloride is contraindicated in pregnancy.

Answer 1

4
Tetracycline is contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation.

PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis
REF: 1107, Drug Therapy table OBJ: 7
TOP: Drugs to Treat STIs KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity