Urinary Tract

Question 1

What is the treatment for lower UTI/Cystitis in females

Answer 1

Trimethoprim 200mg 12 hourly

Nitrofurantoin 100mg 12 hourly/ 50mg 6 hourly

Question 2

How long do you prescribe antibiotics for UTI/Cystitis in females

Answer 2

7 days

Question 3

What is the first line treatment for UTIs in pregnancy

Answer 3

Nitrofurantoin 100mg 12 hourly/ 50mg 6 hourly

Trimethoprim 200mg 12 hourly

Question 4

When should you avoid Nitrofurantoin in pregnancy

Answer 4

3rd trimester

Question 5

What is the 2nd line treatment of UTIs in pregnancy

Answer 5

Cefalexin

Question 6

What are the treatments for complicated UTIs

Answer 6

Oral co-trimoxazole 960g 12 hourly

Ciprofloxacin 500mg oral 12 hourly

Question 7

How long would prescribe antibiotics for in complicated UTIs

Answer 7

7-14 days

Question 8

What is the treatment for catheter-related UTIs

Answer 8

No treatment indicated

Question 9

What is the first line treatment for Pyelonephritis/urosepsis

Answer 9

Gentamicin IV + Amoxicillin 1g 8 hourly IV

Question 10

What is the treatment for Pyelonephritis/urosepsis in patients who have a penicillin allergy

Answer 10

Ciprofloxacin n500mg oral/400mg IV

7 days