A patient complains of burning on urination and increased frequency. The patient has a history of frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs) and is going out of town in 2 days
To treat the infection quickly, the nurse would expect the health care provider to order
a. vancomycin (Vancocin).
b. fosfomycin (Monurol).
c. aztreonam (Azactam).
d. trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim).
ANS: B
Fosfomycin has been approved for single-dose therapy of UTIs.
Vancomycin and aztreonam are not indicated for UTIs.
Bactrim is indicated for UTIs, but it cannot be administered in a single dose and be therapeutic.
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