Question

A 28-year-old presents with dysuria and frequency without vaginal discharge. Pregnancy test negative; no complicating factors. Which first-line regimen aligns with US guidance for acute uncomplicated cystitis?

Accepted Answer

Nitrofurantoin monohydrate/macrocrystals 100 mg PO BID for 5 days

Answer

Amoxicillin 500 mg PO TID for 7 days

Answer

Ciprofloxacin 500 mg PO BID for 3 days first-line

Answer

Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole DS PO BID for 14 days routinely

Answer

No antibiotics; cranberry only

Practice question

A 28-year-old presents with dysuria and frequency without vaginal discharge. Pregnancy test negative; no complicating factors. Which first-line regimen aligns with US guidance for acute uncomplicated cystitis?