A female client has been diagnosed with an uncomplicated urinary tract infection. The health care provider has prescribed trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ). The client asks the nurse how long she will be on the medication
The nurse answers that this medication is often taken for _____ days.
Standard Text: Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: The traditional choice for AUC is trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ), a fixed-dose combination drug. Given as a 3-day regimen, this agent is effective at eliminating most of the common species of uropathogens.
Global Rationale: The traditional choice for AUC is trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ), a fixed-dose combination drug. Given as a 3-day regimen, this agent is effective at eliminating most of the common species of uropathogens.
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