A 35-year-old pregnant patient at 20 weeks with symptomatic cystitis asks about nitrofurantoin. Which is correct?...

Question

A 35-year-old pregnant patient at 20 weeks with symptomatic cystitis asks about nitrofurantoin. Which is correct?

Accepted Answer

Nitrofurantoin is reasonable in 2nd/3rd trimesters

Answer

Nitrofurantoin is contraindicated in all pregnancy

Answer

Only fluoroquinolones are acceptable

Answer

No antibiotics are needed

Answer

Nitrofurantoin safe only at term

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): UTI in Pregnancy