[Expert Solution]: Treatment or prophylaxis for UTI is…

Treatment or prophylaxis for UTI is dependent on the location of the infection, the pathogen causing the infection, presence of contributing factors, and type of infection (acute, recurrent, or chronic). Match the infection type to the appropriate empirical treatment. Group of answer choices >3 episodes of cystitis in a year [ Choose ] Nitrofurantoin q12h x 7 days Ofloxacin q12h po x 21 days TMP-SMX low dose x 6-24 months Single-dose TMP-SMX after intercourse Ampicillin q6h + gentamicin q8h IV severe pyelonephritis requiring hospitalization – until sensitivity results obtained [ Choose ] Nitrofurantoin q12h x 7 days Ofloxacin q12h po x 21 days TMP-SMX low dose x 6-24 months Single-dose TMP-SMX after intercourse Ampicillin q6h + gentamicin q8h IV acute cystitis related to sexual activity [ Choose ] Nitrofurantoin q12h x 7 days Ofloxacin q12h po x 21 days TMP-SMX low dose x 6-24 months Single-dose TMP-SMX after intercourse Ampicillin q6h + gentamicin q8h IV acute pyelonephritis [ Choose ] Nitrofurantoin q12h x 7 days Ofloxacin q12h po x 21 days TMP-SMX low dose x 6-24 months Single-dose TMP-SMX after intercourse Ampicillin q6h + gentamicin q8h IV acute cystitis [ Choose ] Nitrofurantoin q12h x 7 days Ofloxacin q12h po x 21 days TMP-SMX low dose x 6-24 months Single-dose TMP-SMX after intercourse Ampicillin q6h + gentamicin q8h IV