Which of the following medications maybe ordered to relieve discomfort associated with a urinary tract infection?
a) Phenazopyridine (Pyridium)
b) Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
c) Levofloxacin (Levaquin)
d) Nitrofurantoin (Furadantin)
Answer: a) Phenazopyridine (Pyridium)
Pyridium is urinary analgesic ordered to relieve discomfort associated with a UTI. Furadantin, Cipro, and Levaquin are antibiotics.
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