A 32-year-old non-pregnant woman presents with dysuria and urinary frequency for 24 hours. She is otherwise well with no systemic symptoms. What is th...

Question

A 32-year-old non-pregnant woman presents with dysuria and urinary frequency for 24 hours. She is otherwise well with no systemic symptoms. What is the most appropriate first-line empirical antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

Nitrofurantoin for 3 days

Answer

Trimethoprim for 5 days

Answer

Ciprofloxacin for 7 days

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Co-amoxiclav for 7 days

Answer

No antibiotic; advise increased fluids only

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Uncomplicated UTI in women

A 32-year-old non-pregnant woman presents with dysuria and urinary frequency for 24 hours. She is otherwise well with no systemic symptoms. What is the most appropriate first-line empirical antibiotic?