uti

Question 1

exceptions to bacteria in urine with asymptomatic

Answer 1

invasive urinary procedure
(turp procedure)
pregnant
first 6 months after renal transplant

Question 2

Criteria for suspected UTI with no indwelling catheter

Answer 2

At least one of the following:
*Temp >100. 4
o F on 2 consecutive occasions
*Acute dysuria (pain)
* New or increased frequency, urgency, incontinence
* New flank or suprapubic pain
* Hematuria
* New onset cognitive impairment (consider other causes)

Question 3

Criteria for suspected UTI with indwelling catheter

Answer 3

At least one of the following with no other recognizable cause
*Temp > 100.4
o F on 2 consecutive occasions
*Suprapubic tenderness
*Costovertebral angle pain or tenderness
* New onset cognitive impairment (consider other causes)

Question 4

If UTI criteria present you would

Answer 4

obtain urine for ua

Question 5

what would cause positive UA

Answer 5

WBC>10

Question 6

empiric treatment agent first line

Answer 6

nitrofurantoin 100mg bid X5d

Question 7

nitrofurantoin creatinine clearance for use

Answer 7

> 60 suggested
30 is max
<30 leads to toxic