7 - Pyelonephritis Flashcards
1
Q
Typical symptom profile for pyelonephritis?
A
Unilateral flank pain
Fever
Nausea
Rigors
2
Q
What urinalysis results supports a diagnosis of pyelonephritis?
A
Blood
Nitrates
Leukocytes
3
Q
When should management for potential pyelonephritis start, relative to urine dipstick test, and what does it involve?
A
It is recommended that patients with clinical features of pyelonephritis should start treatment with antibiotics before dipstick urinalysis test, but it is useful in aiding diagnosis
