Question

A patient presents with acute pyelonephritis. NICE recommends which empirical antibiotic for outpatient treatment if the patient can tolerate oral therapy?

Accepted Answer

Ciprofloxacin or co-amoxiclav (depending on local resistance)

Answer

Amoxicillin

Answer

Trimethoprim alone

Answer

Oral nitrofurantoin

Answer

Pivmecillinam

Practice question

A patient presents with acute pyelonephritis. NICE recommends which empirical antibiotic for outpatient treatment if the patient can tolerate oral therapy?