Question 349 · LEK · Urinary tract infections
Indicate first choice drugs in the treatment of uncomplicated acute cystitis:
1) ciprofloxacin;
2) fosfomycin;
3) co-trimoxazole (trimethoprim + sulfamethoxazole);
4) amoxicillin + clavulanic acid;
5) nitrofurantoin.
The correct answer is:
2) fosfomycin;
3) co-trimoxazole (trimethoprim + sulfamethoxazole);
4) amoxicillin + clavulanic acid;
5) nitrofurantoin.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,3,5.
- B. 2,3,5.
- C. 1,2,3,5.
- D. 1,2,4.
- E. 3,4,5.
Hint
First-line agents for cystitis should reach high urine levels and spare antibiotics needed for more serious infections.
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