HISTOLOGY
URINARY SYSTEM
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Question
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What classification of drug would be used to treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract?
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antispasmodics
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diuretics
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antibiotics
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potassium supplements
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Medicines commonly used for simple UTI s include: Trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Bactrim DS) Fosfomycin (Monurol) Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin, Macrobid, Furadantin)
Detailed explanation-2: -Antibiotics classified as carbapenems (mipenem, meropenem, doripenem, and ertapenem) are often the drug of choice when treating UTIs caused by ESBL-producing bacteria. Antimicrobials, such as nitrofurantoin, fosfomycin, amikacin, and cefepime, may also be an option.
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