Norfloxacin for uncomplicated UTI is administered by which route?

• A. Intravenous
• B. By mouth
• C. Topical
• D. Inhalation

Answer: (B)

The question tests the appropriate route for treating an uncomplicated UTI with norfloxacin. Norfloxacin is an oral fluoroquinolone with good absorption from the gastrointestinal tract, and it is excreted in the urine in high concentrations. This makes it effective for infections of the urinary tract when taken by mouth, which is also convenient for outpatient treatment. Intravenous administration is typically reserved for more serious or hospitalized infections or when a patient cannot take oral meds. Topical and inhalation routes do not deliver the drug systemically to the urinary tract, so they aren’t suitable for treating a UTI. Therefore, the oral route is the best choice for uncomplicated UTI therapy.