Juanita is a 28-year-old pregnant woman at 38 weeks gestation who is diagnosed with a lower urinary tract infection.She is healthy with no drug allergies.Appropriate first-line therapy for her UTI would be:

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Amoxicillin is the first-line choice for treating lower urinary tract infections in pregnancy. It is a safe and effective drug with a low risk of adverse effects on both the mother and the fetus. Other options such as trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole and ciprofloxacin may carry a higher risk of adverse effects and are generally avoided in pregnancy. Azithromycin is not a recommended first-line treatment for UTIs.

Juanita Is a 28-Year-Old Pregnant Woman at 38 Weeks Gestation