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Incorrect. Amoxicillin would be the correct second line option, if there is no improvement after 48 hours, but it would need to be taken for 7 days.
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d
Amoxicillin for 5 days
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Incorrect. This is a first line option for non-pregnant women but cannot be given to pregnant women as it has a teratogenic risk, especially in the first trimester.
10002835
e
Trimethoprim for 7 days
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Incorrect. This would be the correct second line option, if there is no improvement after 48 hours.
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c
Amoxicillin for 7 days
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Correct. Nitrofurantoin is the first line drug choice for lower UTI, and as she is pregnant it is to be taken for 7 days.
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a
Nitrofurantoin for 7 days
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Incorrect. Nitrofurantoin is the first line drug choice for lower UTI, however as she is pregnant it is to be taken for 7 days, not 3 days.
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b
Nitrofurantoin for 3 days
Concept
Chapter
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Urinary Tract Infection
Topic
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Nephrology
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25 year old female presents to her GP with symptoms of a urinary tract infection. She is 8 weeks pregnant and has no other medical conditions.

What is the best first line antibiotic regime?
a