Session 7 - Notes Flashcards
1
Q
How sensitive and specific is dipstick testing of urine?
A
Highly sensitive if both leukocyte esterase and nitrite are positive.
Highly specific if both are negative.
Less so if only one is positive – in this case an MSU should be sent
2
Q
What defines a drug allergy?
A
Nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea are adverse effects and are not due to a true allergy. A true allergy would constitute a rash or anaphylaxis.
3
Q
In what situations may prophylactic antibiotics be of use?
A
Recurrent UTI’s where the underlying cause cannot be corrected
4
Q
Give some disadvantages of the use of prophylactic antibiotics?
A
Development of resistance, Side effects e.g. CDT diarrhoea, allergy and cost
5
Q
What antibiotic can be used if C.diff present?
A
Nitrofurantoin
