A 28-year-old woman is diagnosed with an uncomplicated lower urinary tract infection (UTI). She has no allergies. According to NICE NG109 (Urinary tra...

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A 28-year-old woman is diagnosed with an uncomplicated lower urinary tract infection (UTI). She has no allergies. According to NICE NG109 (Urinary tract infection (lower): antimicrobial prescribing), what is the recommended first-line antibiotic for a 3-day course?

Accepted Answer

Nitrofurantoin 100mg modified-release BD

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Trimethoprim 200mg BD

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Amoxicillin 500mg TDS

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Cefalexin 500mg BD

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Ciprofloxacin 500mg BD

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Uncomplicated UTI

A 28-year-old woman is diagnosed with an uncomplicated lower urinary tract infection (UTI). She has no allergies. According to NICE NG109 (Urinary tract infection (lower): antimicrobial prescribing), what is the recommended first-line antibiotic for a 3-day course?