A 30-year-old woman with pyelonephritis is systemically well and can tolerate oral medication. No pregnancy or allergies. Which regimen is appropriate...

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A 30-year-old woman with pyelonephritis is systemically well and can tolerate oral medication. No pregnancy or allergies. Which regimen is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Oral cefalexin for 10 days

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Oral nitrofurantoin for 7 days

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Oral metronidazole for 7 days

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IV gentamicin only

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No antibiotics needed

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Acute pyelonephritis

A 30-year-old woman with pyelonephritis is systemically well and can tolerate oral medication. No pregnancy or allergies. Which regimen is appropriate?