Question

A 29-year-old woman complains of dysuria and urinary frequency. A dipstick is suggestive of a urinary tract infection. According to NICE, which of the following antibiotics is recommended first-line for uncomplicated lower UTI in women if no known drug allergies exist?

Accepted Answer

Nitrofurantoin (if GFR > 45 mL/min)

Answer

Amoxicillin

Answer

Co-amoxiclav

Answer

Ciprofloxacin

Answer

Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole

Practice question

A 29-year-old woman complains of dysuria and urinary frequency. A dipstick is suggestive of a urinary tract infection. According to NICE, which of the following antibiotics is recommended first-line for uncomplicated lower UTI in women if no known drug allergies exist?