A Preschool-Age Child with No Previous History Has Mild Flank

question 11

Multiple Choice

A preschool-age child with no previous history has mild flank pain and fever but no abdominal pain or vomiting. A urinalysis is positive for leukocyte esterase and nitrites. A culture is pending. Which is the correct course of treatment for this child?

• A) Hospitalize for intravenous antibiotics.
• B) Order amoxicillin clavulanate.
• C) Prescribe trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.
• D) Refer for a voiding cystourethrogram.

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