Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Comprehensive Study Guide Flashcards
What is Pyuria, Bacteruria, Lower UTI (Cystitis) and Upper UTI (Pyleonephritist)
Which gender is more likely to get a UTI?
Female because males have a longer urethra so its harder to get an infection
What is the pathogenesis of UTI?
What are the key findings in a urinalysis for UTI diagnosis?
What are the clinical symptoms of pyelonephritis?
What are the clinical symptoms of cystitis ?
How do I interpret a urinalysis?
Tell me about urinary catheters and UTI diagnosis. What is needed for a UTI diagnosis?
A urine culture is always needed to confirm a uti
What is the etiology for UTI?
What are the assessment criteria for UTI?
What are the symptoms to look out for and what is asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB)?
NEVER treat ASB unless patient is pregnant or undergoing urologic surgery
Tell me about asymptomatic bacteriuria and pregnancy
Go over mild moderate and severe UTI with me
What is the difference between male UTI and female UTI
What is the difference between pyelonephritis and cystitis?