Determine why trimethoprim would be most appropriate

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Problem

76-year-old female who recently moved from her home to an assisted living. After 1 week of moving in, she has become extremely confused. Staff have attempted to re-orient her, and she struggles to focus on what they are saying. She is only oriented to self. She has become very agitated and has even thrown breakable objects in her room. Her family is concerned stating she is "out of it." The PCP ordered labs and UA. Labs are unremarkable outside of mild leukocytosis and positive dipstick analysis for nitrite and red blood cells.

Determine why Trimethoprim would be most appropriate to prescribe from the assigned vulnerable population patient case medication choices.

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