Urology & STI Flashcards
asymptomatic bacteriuria
screen and treat: all pregnant women
most common UTI bacteria
e. coli
Uncomplicated UTI definition
cystitis/bladder infection/UTI
low risk pt
no systemic symptoms
complicated uti definition
lower or upper (kidneys)
high risk pt
systemic symptoms
UTI Symptoms
dysuria
urgency
frequency
incomplete emptying sensation
suprapubic/back pain
gross hematuria
foul smelling urine
midstream urine culture infection definition
midstream- >100,000 organisms
catheter- >1,000 organisms
Nitrites in urine
infection
nitrates in urine
normal in urine
leukocyte esterase in urine
usually indicates UTI
tests for enzyme produced by WBCs
first line treatment for UTI
nitrofurantoin
uncomplicated uti treatment
nitrofurantoin x3-6 days
dysuria treatment with UTI
antispasmodic (phenazopyridine or flavoxate)
complicated uti symptoms in older adults
fever
fatigue
falls
flaky
complicated uti treatment length
treat 7-14 days
UA with WBC cast indicates
pyelonephritis
outpt pyelonephritis tx
5-14 days (f/u 48 hours)
fluoroquinolones are preferred
urinary incontinence lifestyle treatment
etoh
carbonation
coffee/tea
citrus
artificial sweetener
urinary incontinence behavioral therapy
weight loss
regular voiding
pelvic floor exercise
minimize fluids