130 - Urinary Tract Infection, Pyelonephritis, and Prostatitis Flashcards

1
Q

UTI can be __ or __

A

uncomplicated (cystitis, pyelonephritis in non pregnant)

complicated - all the other cases

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2
Q

What are the risk factors for acute cystitis? 7

A
diaphragm
high frequency intercourse
previous UTI
diabetes
incontinence 
new sexual partner
maternal history
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3
Q

In diabetic patients long term use of __ and __ increase the risk for UTI

A

insulin

SGLT2

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4
Q

UTI in men is more common when >_, due to __ hypertrophy. __ reduce the risk as well

A

45
prostate
circumcision

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5
Q

The main pathogens causing uncomplicated UTI and pyelonephritis are: 6

A
E.coli
staph saprophyticus
enterococcus
proteus 
Klebsiella
Citrobacter
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6
Q

The main pathogens causing complicated UTI and pyelonephritis are: 6

A
E.coli
proteus 
Klebsiella
pseudomonas aeruginosa 
actinobacteria 
Citrobacter
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7
Q

What are the classic symptoms of cystitis?

A

dysuria
urgency and frequency
nocturia

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8
Q

What are the classic symptoms of pyelonephritis?

A

low fever

lower back/rib pain

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9
Q

Severe pyelonephritis will present with: 5

A
high fever
nausea
vomiting
flank pain
papillary necrosis
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10
Q

Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis=__

A

combination of chronic infection + urinary obstruction - resulting in pus destroying the kidney parenchyma

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11
Q

only certain strains of __ will transform __ into nitrite

A

Enterobacteriaceae

nitrate

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12
Q

Uncomplicated cystitis with unspecific symptoms requires __. If __ or __ are + -> __treatment. If it is negative: __ or__

A
urine stick 
nitrite
leukocytes 
empiric 
culture
follow up
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13
Q

Men with cystitis should be tested with __. If there is fever as well- __/__

A

culture

US/CT

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14
Q

Treating uncomplicated cystitis in women can be done with __/__/__ - they will have a minimal influence in the flora, while __/__/__ will have a more significant effect.

A
nitrofurantoin
pivmecillinam
fosfomycin
quinolones 
TMP-SMX
ampicillin
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15
Q

Fosfomycin can be given in a __ dose

A

single

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16
Q

What will you use to treat pseudomonas UTI?

A

fluoroquinolones (ciprofloxacin/levofloxacin)

17
Q

What are the downsides of using fluoroquinolones to treat UTI?

A

increasing resistance
Achilles tendon rapture
irreversible neuropathy

18
Q

What is the first line of treatment for pyelonephritis? mention 4 other recommended treatments

A

fluoroquinolones
TMX-SMX (if the pathogen is sensitive) + ceftriaxone (if the sensitiveness is unknown)
carbapenem
cephalosporine

19
Q

If the patient has recqurent pyelonephritis or resistant strain/previous procedure in urinary system treat with-__

A

carbapenem

20
Q

What is the drugs of choice for pyelonephritis during pregnancy? 3

A

cephalosporines
ampicillin
nitrofurantoin

21
Q

Women with ASB should be treated for - days, pregnant + pyelonephritis should receive IV __ +/- __

A

beta lactam

aminoglycoside

22
Q

When treating pyelonephritis, which drug should be avoided during the 1st trimester and near the time of birth? why?

A

sulfonamides

cause cartilage damage to the embryo

23
Q

What is the drug of choice for pyelonephritis in men?

A

fluoroquinolones or TMX-SMX

24
Q

What is the recommended treatment for xanthogranulomatous complicated UTI?

A

nephrectomy

25
What is the recommended treatment for emphysematous complicated UTI?
percutaneous drainage followed by nephrectomy if needed
26
What is the recommended treatment for papillary necrosis complicated UTI?
open the obstruction
27
Which patients must be treated for ASB? 4
pregnant prior to UG surgery neutropenic post kidney transplantation
28
CAUTI=__
catheter associated UTI
29
What is one of the most important steps in treating CAUTI?
replace the catheter + Abx
30
What is the first line of treatment for candiduria?
in asymptomatic- remove catheter if symptomatic/high risk/prior to UG surgery-fluconazole for 7-14 days. if the strain is resistant- amphotericin B/flucytosine