Table 3.
Antibiotic and laboratory use when antibiotics were prescribed for a suspected urinary tract infection (n= 204)*
| Characteristics | Asymptomatic prescription for UTI (N=95) | One or more symptoms of UTI (N=109) |
|---|---|---|
| Urine studies performed |
89%** |
89% |
| Lab results received prior to antibiotic prescription (Rx) |
80% |
69% |
| Antibiotics Used |
|
|
| Fluoroquinolones |
28% |
36% |
| Nitrofurantoin |
25% |
19% |
| Sulphonamides |
13% |
10% |
| Penicillins |
14% |
10% |
| Cephalosporins |
8% |
10% |
| Others |
12% |
15% |
| Average days of antibiotic prescription (standard deviation) | 7.6(2.20) | 8.1(2.92) |
*Since this analysis is based on prescriptions, some residents appear in both categories. Our analyses of differences took this into account. None of the differences were statistically significant.
**Facility records identified all prescriptions as given for UTI treatment but chart review did not find documentation of laboratory results.