A 22-year-old complains of dysuria and frequency. UA positive for nitrites and leukocyte esterase; no fever/flank pain. No pregnancy. Best empiric the...

Question

A 22-year-old complains of dysuria and frequency. UA positive for nitrites and leukocyte esterase; no fever/flank pain. No pregnancy. Best empiric therapy?

Accepted Answer

Nitrofurantoin 100 mg BID for 5 days

Answer

Levofloxacin 750 mg daily for 7 days

Answer

Amoxicillin 500 mg TID for 3 days

Answer

Cephalexin 250 mg daily for 3 days

Answer

Doxycycline 100 mg BID for 7 days

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Acute Cystitis (Uncomplicated)

A 22-year-old complains of dysuria and frequency. UA positive for nitrites and leukocyte esterase; no fever/flank pain. No pregnancy. Best empiric therapy?