A 28-year-old woman presents with dysuria, urinary frequency and suprapubic discomfort for 2 days. She is afebrile, with no costovertebral angle tende...

Question

A 28-year-old woman presents with dysuria, urinary frequency and suprapubic discomfort for 2 days. She is afebrile, with no costovertebral angle tenderness. According to Canadian UTI management, what is the most appropriate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Begin short-course oral antibiotics such as Nitrofurantoin for 3-5 days

Answer

No treatment is needed; observe for spontaneous resolution

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Start intravenous broad-spectrum antibiotics

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Order renal ultrasound before treating

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Treat with phenazopyridine alone for symptomatic relief

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Uncomplicated cystitis

A 28-year-old woman presents with dysuria, urinary frequency and suprapubic discomfort for 2 days. She is afebrile, with no costovertebral angle tenderness. According to Canadian UTI management, what is the most appropriate treatment?