A 28-year-old non-pregnant woman presents with 2 days of dysuria, urinary frequency and suprapubic discomfort. She is afebrile and systemically well. ...

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A 28-year-old non-pregnant woman presents with 2 days of dysuria, urinary frequency and suprapubic discomfort. She is afebrile and systemically well. Urine dipstick is positive for nitrites and leukocytes. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Prescribe a 3-day course of Nitrofurantoin

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Reassure and give no treatment

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Prescribe a 14-day course of Ciprofloxacin

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Send urine culture and await results before treating

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Admit for intravenous antibiotics

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Uncomplicated urinary tract infection

A 28-year-old non-pregnant woman presents with 2 days of dysuria, urinary frequency and suprapubic discomfort. She is afebrile and systemically well. Urine dipstick is positive for nitrites and leukocytes. What is the most appropriate management?