The Urinary System - Infections

Question 1

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are more prevalent in women than men due to a ____

Answer 1

smaller urethra

Question 2

Intercourse can cause the GI tract bacteria to move around the surface of the vagina. From there, bacteria can move up to the urethra, uterus, bladder, and even kidneys causing ____, ____, ____, and ____

Answer 2

urethritis, ureteritis, cystitis, and pyelonephritis

Question 3

UTIs also occur very frequently in elderly people who are ____ and/or have ____ in place to remove urine from the bladder

Answer 3

bedbound and/or have catheters

Question 4

Foods that create an ____ in the bladder can also help alleviate minor UTIs

Answer 4

acidic environment

Question 5

____ or ____ are commonly used in young women to prevent reoccurring, mild UTIs

Answer 5

Cranberry juice or tablets

Question 6

Some of the commonly used antibiotics to treat UTI include:

Answer 6

Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim (Bactrim, Septra)

Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)

Amoxicillin/Clavulanate (Augmentin)

Cefaclor (Ceclor)

Piperacillin/tazobactam (Zosyn)

Question 7

A medication called ____ is also available OTC to treat pain associated with UTI

Answer 7

phenazopyridine (AZO, Pyridium)