Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has recurrent lower urinary tract infections (UTIs). Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: Nitrofurantoin. Nitrofurantoin is commonly used to treat lower UTIs due to its effectiveness against urinary pathogens. It works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. Ganciclovir (A) is an antiviral medication used for herpes viruses. Amphotericin B (B) is an antifungal medication. Azithromycin (C) is an antibiotic used for respiratory infections. In summary, Nitrofurantoin is the correct choice for treating recurrent lower UTIs due to its specific mechanism of action against urinary pathogens.