ch 48: UTI drugs Flashcards
1
Q
what symptoms is significant for pyleoneprhitis? what is this caused by? what is the bacteria count?
A
flank pain
e. coli
at least 100,000 bacteria/mL in urine
2
Q
what is nitrofurantoin? what should you take this with? what should you not take this with? what causes a decreased effect? what is a common side effect? what should you eat while on this? what should you not eat or drink? what should you do right after to avoid staining teeth?
A
urinary antiseptic food antacids probenicid orange brown urine cranberry juice and plums to keep urine acidic milk products are too alkaline rinse mouth right after
3
Q
what is phenozopyridine? what does it do?
A
urinary analgesic
numbs the urethra
reduces pain
4
Q
what is bethacheol? what does it do?
A
a parasympathomimetic
urinary stimulant
increases urinary bladder movement
