Cystitis + Urethritis Flashcards
Infection of urinary bladder
Cystitis
Usually caused by an ascending bacterial infection
E. Coli
shorter urethra, childbirth, anatomic proximity of urethra to rectum
Female
due to epididymitis, prostatitis, renal calculi
Male
High risk
Women
Clinical Manifestations 1st (5)
Pain-flank Area
Hematuria
Nocturia
Dysuria
Pyuria
Clinical Manifestations 2nd (5)
Fever
Urgency
Chills
Suprapubic Pain
Urinary Frequency
Diagnostic Test
Urine Culture and Sensitivity (E.Coli)
Pharmacologic Management
Antibiotics
Antipasmodics
Analgesics
DOC
Cotrimoxazole
Diet
Cranberry/Orange Juice
Avoid urinary tract irritants
coffee, tea, alcohol
Nursing Management (5)
Force Fluid/ Hydration
Warm Sitz Bath
Empty Bladder after sex
Good Hygiene
Encourage Frequent Voiding
Inflammation of the urethra
Urethritis
Urethritis Causative Agents (4)
E. Coli
Staphylococcus
Streptococci
Pseudomonas