A 24-year-old woman not pregnant, with first episode of uncomplicated cystitis (dysuria/frequency), afebrile, no flank pain. Best first‑line regimen?...

Question

A 24-year-old woman not pregnant, with first episode of uncomplicated cystitis (dysuria/frequency), afebrile, no flank pain. Best first‑line regimen?

Accepted Answer

Nitrofurantoin 100 mg twice daily for 5 days

Answer

Amoxicillin 500 mg TID for 7 days

Answer

Ciprofloxacin 500 mg twice daily for 3 days

Answer

Levofloxacin 750 mg daily for 5 days

Answer

No antibiotics; cranberry only

USMLE MCQ (SBA): Acute uncomplicated cystitis