A patient is complaining of moderate bladder pain and spasms secondary to a UTI. Which drug would assist in relieving symptoms?
a. Tolterodine (Detrol)
b. Nitrofurantoin (Furadantin)
c. Phenazopyridine hydrochloride (Pyridium)
d. Oxybutynin chloride (Ditropan)
ANS: C
Phenazopyridine relieves burning pain, urgency, and frequency associated with UTIs. Tolterodine is given for treatment of overactive bladder (OAB). Nitrofurantoin is given for treatment of UTIs but does not treat bladder pain or spasms. Oxybutynin is given for treatment of OAB.
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