UTI Flashcards
1
Q
How many days of antibiotics precribe for pregnant women with UTI
A
7 dyas
Even with asymptomatic bacturia
2
Q
First line treatement UTI in pregnancy
A
Nitrofuratoin
3
Q
Second line treatment in pregnancy UTI
A
Cefalexin or amoxicillin
4
Q
Why is nitrifurantoin avoided in third trimester
A
Linked with haemolytic anaemia in newbord
5
Q
When is trimethoprim avoided in pregnanyc
A
Generally safe
Avoided in first trimester or if on another med that affects folic acud eg anti-epileptics due to anti-folate effects
6
Q
First line antibiotics of pyelonephritis in community
A
7-10 dyas
* Cefalexin
* Co-amoxiclav
* Trimethoprim
* Ciprofloxacin
7
Q
What would mean prescribe 5-10 days of antibiotics
A
Immunosupressed
Abnormal anatomy
Impaired kidney function
7 days -
Man
Pregnant
Catheter related
