6. Aside from nitrofurantoin, list and describe other antibiotics used to treat urinary tract infections. 7. What lifestyle advice can be offered to patients with cystitis? 8. The following are some UTI myths; discuss whether they are true or not. a. UTIs are spread through sexual partners. b. A UTI can be avoided by drinking cranberry juice. c. UTIs can be avoided by wiping from front to back, avoiding tight clothing, and urinating after intercourse. d. A high salt diet causes UTI. e. Soda and coffee consumption may increase your risk of UTIs and irritate your bladder. f. Painful urination automatically means you have a UTI.
CASE: URINARY TRACT INFECTION
A 27-year-old woman comes in with a prescription for nitrofurantoin tablets 50 mg q.d.s. for three days and requests to speak with the pharmacist. She explains that her doctor tested her urine with a "colored strip" and diagnosed her with a urinary tract infection (UTI). She is experiencing significant discomfort when urinating due to a burning/stinging sensation, and her doctor has advised her to purchase Effercitrate over the counter. A friend suggested she also buy cranberry juice.
6. Aside from nitrofurantoin, list and describe other antibiotics used to treat urinary tract infections.
7. What lifestyle advice can be offered to patients with cystitis?
8. The following are some UTI myths; discuss whether they are true or not.
a. UTIs are spread through sexual partners.
b. A UTI can be avoided by drinking cranberry juice.
c. UTIs can be avoided by wiping from front to back, avoiding tight clothing, and urinating after intercourse.
d. A high salt diet causes UTI.
e. Soda and coffee consumption may increase your risk of UTIs and irritate your bladder.
f. Painful urination automatically means you have a UTI.
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