A 30 year old woman presents with dysuria, urinary frequency and lower abdominal discomfort for 2 days. She is otherwise well, afebrile and not pregna...

Question

A 30 year old woman presents with dysuria, urinary frequency and lower abdominal discomfort for 2 days. She is otherwise well, afebrile and not pregnant. According to NICE guidance on lower urinary tract infection in women, which management option is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Offer immediate 3 day course of Nitrofurantoin

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Arrange mid stream urine culture and withhold antibiotics until results

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Reassure and advise symptomatic treatment only

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Prescribe 14 days of broad spectrum oral Co amoxiclav

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Arrange urgent renal ultrasound

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Uncomplicated cystitis in women

A 30 year old woman presents with dysuria, urinary frequency and lower abdominal discomfort for 2 days. She is otherwise well, afebrile and not pregnant. According to NICE guidance on lower urinary tract infection in women, which management option is most appropriate?