A 20-year-old female presents with a 2-day history of dysuria, urinary frequency and suprapubic pain. A urine dipstick shows nitrites and leucocytes. ...

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A 20-year-old female presents with a 2-day history of dysuria, urinary frequency and suprapubic pain. A urine dipstick shows nitrites and leucocytes. She is allergic to penicillin (causes anaphylaxis) and is trying to conceive. Which antibiotic is the most appropriate choice?

Accepted Answer

Nitrofurantoin

Answer

Trimethoprim

Answer

Cefalexin

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Ciprofloxacin

Answer

Amoxicillin

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

A 20-year-old female presents with a 2-day history of dysuria, urinary frequency and suprapubic pain. A urine dipstick shows nitrites and leucocytes. She is allergic to penicillin (causes anaphylaxis) and is trying to conceive. Which antibiotic is the most appropriate choice?