A 32-year-old female patient is diagnosed with uncomplicated cystitis. Which medications should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
b. Aztreonam (Azactam)
c. Decadron (Solu-Medrol)
d. Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin)
e. Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim (Bactrim, Septra)
ANS: D, E
Treatment of uncomplicated cystitis is most often a combination of sulfa medication, such as sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim (Bactrim, Septra), or nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin).
A. Complicated cystitis is often treated with ciprofloxacin (Cipro). B. Aztreonam (Azactam) may be used to treat UTIs. C. Decadron (Solu-Medrol) is a steroid and is not used to treat cystitis.
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