Question

A 25-year-old woman presents with 2 days of dysuria and urinary frequency. She is afebrile, not pregnant and has no flank pain or vaginal discharge. According to BC and Emergency Care BC guidance, what is the most appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

Treat empirically for uncomplicated cystitis with a short course oral antibiotic

Answer

Obtain urine culture and await results before treating

Answer

Order CT abdomen to exclude stones

Answer

Treat with phenazopyridine only

Answer

Admit for IV antibiotics and observation

Practice question

A 25-year-old woman presents with 2 days of dysuria and urinary frequency. She is afebrile, not pregnant and has no flank pain or vaginal discharge. According to BC and Emergency Care BC guidance, what is the most appropriate initial management?