QuestionSBA
QuestionChoice
This is incorrect as Amoxicillin is only given in pregnant women as second-line management when a urine culture has been performed and the causative organism is sensitive to amoxicillin.
10002639
d
Amoxicillin 500mg three times a day for 7 days
QuestionChoice
This is incorrect as Cefalexin at this dose is indicated in acute Pyelonephritis.
10002640
e
Cefalexin 500mg 2/3 times a day for 7-10 days
QuestionChoice
This is incorrect as this is the treatment for UTIs in men or pregnant women.
10002638
c
Nitrofurantoin 100mg twice a day for 7 days
QuestionChoice
This is incorrect as Pivmecillinam is indicated as second-line management for lower UTIs in non-pregnant women.
10002637
b
Pivmecillinam 400mg initially, then 200mg three times a day for 3 days
QuestionChoice
This is correct. Nitrofurantoin is the first line antibiotic for lower UTIs in non-pregnant women.
10002636
a
Nitrofurantoin 100mg twice a day for 3 days
Concept
Chapter
2693
3757
Urinary Tract Infection
Topic
142
Nephrology
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A 38-year-old female has dysuria, nocturia and cloudy urine. Urine dipstick shows ++ for both leukocytes and nitrites. The doctor diagnoses a UTI. The patient is not currently known to be pregnant.

What is the best treatment?
a