A 72-year-old woman with AF and CKD stage 3b (eGFR 38) is prescribed nitrofurantoin for UTI. Appropriate action?...

Question

A 72-year-old woman with AF and CKD stage 3b (eGFR 38) is prescribed nitrofurantoin for UTI. Appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Avoid nitrofurantoin due to reduced efficacy and risk; choose alternative

Answer

Proceed; no issues

Answer

Increase dose of nitrofurantoin

Answer

Add probenecid to boost levels

Answer

Treat for 1 day only

prescribing safety assessment MCQ (SBA): Nitrofurantoin in CKD