A 32-year-old woman attends her GP with dysuria and urinary frequency for 2 days. She has no fever or flank pain and is otherwise well. She is not pre...

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A 32-year-old woman attends her GP with dysuria and urinary frequency for 2 days. She has no fever or flank pain and is otherwise well. She is not pregnant and has no significant comorbidities. Dipstick shows positive nitrites and leukocytes. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Prescribe a 3-day course of oral Nitrofurantoin

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Reassure and offer only symptomatic treatment

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Prescribe a single dose of oral Ciprofloxacin

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Arrange urgent renal ultrasound

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Give a 14-day course of Co-amoxiclav

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

A 32-year-old woman attends her GP with dysuria and urinary frequency for 2 days. She has no fever or flank pain and is otherwise well. She is not pregnant and has no significant comorbidities. Dipstick shows positive nitrites and leukocytes. What is the most appropriate management?