The health care provider is attempting to determine if the patient's urinary tract infection has completely resolved. The ideal time to perform the "test of cure" urine culture is:
a. 1-3 days after completion of drug therapy
b. 4-7 days after completion of drug therapy
c. 8-10 days after completion of drug therapy
d. 11-14 days after completion of drug therapy
ANS: B
The ideal time to perform the "test of cure" urine culture is 4-7 days after the completion of drug therapy. However, the patient with a complicated infection requires closer monitoring and pro-longed treatment to ensure that bacteria are completely eradicated.
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