A 26-year-old woman presents with dysuria and frequency for 2 days. She is otherwise well, non-pregnant, with no fever or flank pain. Urinalysis is po...

Question

A 26-year-old woman presents with dysuria and frequency for 2 days. She is otherwise well, non-pregnant, with no fever or flank pain. Urinalysis is positive for nitrites and leukocytes. According to NICE UTI guidance, what is the most appropriate antimicrobial strategy?

Accepted Answer

Prescribe a 3-day course of Nitrofurantoin.

Answer

Reassure only and avoid antibiotics in all uncomplicated UTIs.

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Prescribe a 7-day course of Ciprofloxacin.

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Prescribe a single stat dose of Trimethoprim.

Answer

Admit for IV antibiotics.

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Uncomplicated cystitis

A 26-year-old woman presents with dysuria and frequency for 2 days. She is otherwise well, non-pregnant, with no fever or flank pain. Urinalysis is positive for nitrites and leukocytes. According to NICE UTI guidance, what is the most appropriate antimicrobial strategy?