UTI Flashcards
1
Q
How do you treat a complicated UTI/pyelonephritis/urosepsis?
A
IV amoxicillin + gentamicin
(co-trimoxazole + gent if pen. allergic)
THEN PO Co-trimoxazole
7 days
2
Q
how do you treat an uncomplicated female lower UTI?
A
Nitrofuratonin 100mg BD/50mg QDS
OR trimethoprim 200mg BD
for 3 days
3
Q
how do you treat an uncatheterised male UTI?
A
Nitrofuratonin 100mg BD/50mg QDS
OR trimethoprim 200mg BD
for 7 days
4
Q
how do you treat UTIs in catheterised patients?
A
do not do urinalysis
only treat if clinical signs of infection
IV amoxicillin + gentamicin
(co-trimoxazole + gent if pen. allergic)
THEN PO Co-trimoxazole
7 days
5
Q
How do you treat UTIs in older adult patients?
A
do not do urinalysis
only treat if clinical signs of infection
otherwise follow normal relevant guidelines
