Quiz 1 Flashcards
Where are the kidneys located?
Retroperitoneum
What does the urinary/renal system remove?
urine and toxins
Lower UTIs include?
urethra and bladder
Upper UTIs include?
ureters and kidney
What does lower UTIs involve?
superficial mucosa
What does upper UTIs involve?
renal parenchyma (interstitial tissue)
What is cystitis?
infection of the bladder
What is pyelonephritis?
infection of the kidneys
Most common pathogen of acute uncomplicated and complicated UTIs?
E.coli
What is E.coli shown to be resistance too?
TMP-SMX and Cipro
Viral cysitits seen in kids
Adenovirus
What two things are not present with uncomplicated UTIs?
Fever/ chills
What is the most diagnostic finding on a urinalysis/microscopy?
Pyuria (WBCs)
What is the single best test for acute cystitis?
Urine dipstick
What is the gold standard diagnosis for acute cystitis?
Urine culture
What is the pathogen in Catheter-associated CAUTI?
E.coli
What are the 3 symptoms seen in CAUTI?
fever, suprapubic, or CVA tenderness
Where should urine not be collected from in CAUTI?
Foley bag
What is the most common pathogen in pregnancy?
E.coli
What drug should be avoided in the 1st trimester and at term?
Trimethoprim-Sulfa
What is the most common cause of acute pyelonephritis
E. coli
With a kidney infection what is seen on labs?
Wide cast
What is the diagnosis used for acute pyelonephritis in pregnancy?
Renal ultrasound
What is the study of choice used for acute pyelonephritis?
Non-contrast helical/spiral CT
What two drugs are NOT used in acute pyelonephritis?
Nitrofurantoin or Fosfomycin
What 3 drugs should be avoided in pregnancy?
Fluroquinolones, amino-glycosides, and tetracyclines
What is the intial diagnosic test for IC/Painful bladder syndrome?
Cystoscopy
What is the only FDA-approved intra-vesical therapy for ICU/Painful Bladder syndrome?
DMSO/ Dimethyl Sulfoxide
What is the most common NGU pathogen of urethritis?
Chlamydia trachomatis
What is the most common gonorrhea pathogen of urethritis?
Neisseria gonorrhea