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Clinical Framing
UTI is the most common reason antibiotics are prescribed in outpatient settings.
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UTI is the most common reason antibiotics are prescribed in outpatient settings. NPs must distinguish uncomplicated from complicated UTI to select the safest, most effective antibiotic and avoid contributing to resistance. Inappropriate fluoroquinolone prescribing for uncomplicated UTI is a major stewardship failure. Missed pyelonephritis and missed UTI in pregnancy carry serious consequences.
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