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Question

Jill, a 30-year-old, presents with discomfort when urinating and mentions a burning sensation. Lately, she has been complaining of sudden urges to urinate and finds it difficult to control. Other symptoms include pain in the low abdomen which is sometimes relieved by urination. Based on the patient's presentation, Jill is diagnosed with acute uncomplicated cystitis. She states an allergy to sulfa. Use the guidelines and relevant literature in your topic Resources to discuss the following:

1. Differentiate between cystitis and pyelonephritis urinary tract infects.

2. What factors are associated with uncomplicated and complicated urinary tract infections?

3. Briefly describe the bacteria associated with acute uncomplicated cystitis. Include which bacteria are associated with the highest prevalence and how these bacteria are classified (e.g., gram-negative, gram-positive, etc.)

4. Determine a treatment strategy for Jill. If choosing a pharmacologic approach include the drug, dose, frequency, and treatment length, and explain your rationale for choosing this medication, including spectrum of coverage and mechanism of action.

5. Determine monitoring, side effects, and drug-drug interactions associated with each medication.

6. How would you address Jill's pain associated with acute uncomplicated cystitis?

7. In the event Jill is pregnant, how would this change your treatment plan? Explain your rationale.