UTI Drugs

Question 1

Fosfomysin has _____ spectrum and is indicated for uncomplicated UTI due to ______ and _____ bacteria. It does this by blocking early _______

Answer 1

broad, E. coli, E. faecalis, cell wall synthesis

Question 2

______ is a prodrug that is bacteriocidal, particularly in urine. It covers pseudomonas and ____ (can/cannot) be used during pregnancy

Answer 2

Nitrofurantoin, can

Question 3

Nitrofurantoin can cause _____ in long term use while ______ are more common ADRs. Many _____ and _____ bacteria are resistant to it.

Answer 3

Interstitial pulmonary fibrosis, N/V/D/ hypersensitivity reactions. Klebseilla and enterobacter

Question 4

Nitrofurantoin MOA is

Answer 4

Disruption of ribosomal RNA/DNA and other intracellular components

Question 5

Phenazopyridine is a ______ (type of drug) that relieves ______, ______, _______ and ______ but it turns urine _____

Answer 5

urinary tract analgesic, burning, itching, dysuria, frequency and urgency. orange/red