Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) has been prescribed for a client with a urinary tract infection. The nurse can administer this medication by which routes?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. By mouth
2. By intravenous injection
3. By intramuscular injection
4. By subcutaneous injection
5. By the topical route
Correct Answer: 1,2
Rationale 1: This medication can be administered by mouth in the treatment of a UTI.
Rationale 2: This medication can be administered by the intravenous route in the treatment of a UTI.
Rationale 3: This medication cannot be administered by the intramuscular route in the treatment of a UTI.
Rationale 4: This medication cannot be administered by the subcutaneous route in the treatment of a UTI.
Rationale 5: This medication cannot be administered topically in the treatment of a UTI.
Global Rationale: This medication is administered only by the oral and intravenous routes.
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