526 tips Flashcards
what is phenazopyridine and what is it used for
a urinary analgesic that may be given with UTIs
true or fale: pyelonephritis always requires hospitilozation
false, if uncomplicated it can be treated outpatient
what antibiotics are used to treat pyelo
cephalosporins and fluroquinolones (floxacins)
is septra a first line choice for pylo
no
what makes a pyelo complilcated
complicated infections, DM, immunosuppression, suspected bacteremia/sepsis
when are UTIs considered recurrent
at least 3 in a year ot twice within 6 months
what is the difference between UTI relapse and reinfection
relapse is same bacteria reinfection is new bacteria or same pathogen but after complete eradication previously
pH is increased or decreased in the presence of bacteria
increased (7-9)
when is SG not a reliable indicator of hydration
in the presence of ketonuria and proteinuria
what temperature is considered hyperpyrexia
over 41.5
when should patients be advised to seek medical care for fever
fever over 41 or over 38.6 for more than 24 hours
when should immunosuppresed patients seek medical care for fever
temperature of 37.8
