A primary care NP sees a patient who has dysuria,fever,and urinary frequency.The NP orders a urine dipstick,which is positive for nitrates and leukocyte esterase,and sends the urine to the laboratory for a culture.The patient is allergic to sulfa drugs.The NP should:

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Cephalosporins are useful for empirical treatment of many of the most common infections seen in primary care.Cefixime is a third-generation cephalosporin,which has greater activity against Escherichia coli and excellent penetration into body fluids,making it a good choice for empirical treatment of urinary tract infection.

A Primary Care NP Sees a Patient Who Has Dysuria,fever,and