When prescribing amoxicillin for a patient with a history of type I hypersensitivity reaction to penicillin, which of the following best describes the...

Question

When prescribing amoxicillin for a patient with a history of type I hypersensitivity reaction to penicillin, which of the following best describes the prescribing consideration?

Accepted Answer

Penicillins are strictly contraindicated

Answer

Safe to prescribe if spaced doses

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Cephalosporins are always safe

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Only intravenous penicillin is contraindicated

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Use a lower dose and observe

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Pharmacology & Prescribing

When prescribing amoxicillin for a patient with a history of type I hypersensitivity reaction to penicillin, which of the following best describes the prescribing consideration?