Exam 2- Pyelonephritis Flashcards
1
Q
what is pyelonephritis
A
upper UTI (involves kidneys)
2
Q
risk factors for pyelonephritis
A
pregnant
recurrent lower UTI (that ascends)
antibiotic resistance
3
Q
causes of pyelonephritis
A
ascending lower UTI
infection- E.coli
4
Q
S/S of pyelonephritis
A
more systemic
sudden onset
fever, chills, HA, N/V
CVA tenderness
hematuria
5
Q
treatment for pyelonephritis
A
bactrium- sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim
ciprofloxacin
6
Q
sulfamethoazole/tripmethoprim
A
AKA bactrium
bacterialstatic
alters DNA
7
Q
ciprofloxacin
A
alters DNA
fluoroquinolones
good oral absorption
SE: joint pain- not for peds/elderly
