Which is the most appropriate initial treatment for Obstetric cholestasis?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Ursodeoxycholic acid
- Step 1: Obstetric cholestasis is treated with ursodeoxycholic acid.
Answer
Ursodeoxycholic acid.
Why not the others: 'Oral antihistamine as the only treatment': it does not reduce bile acids. 'Immediate induction at 30 weeks': delivery is planned later. 'Topical antifungal cream': there is no fungal infection.
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