Question 178 · LEK · Urinary tract infections
In a 15-year-old girl with asymptomatic bacteriuria you should:
- A. administer nitrofurantoin at the therapeutic dose for 3 days.
- B. administer nitrofurantoin at the prophylactic dose for 7 days.
- C. administer amoxicillin at the prophylactic dose for 3 days.
- D. not administer any pharmacotherapy.
- E. perform diagnostics at a specialist outpatient clinic.
Hint
Consider whether treating bacteria found in urine without any symptoms benefits a non-pregnant adolescent.
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