UTI Flashcards
1
Q
risk factors for UTI
A
diabetes
immunosuppression
congenital or acquired urinary tract abnormalities
2
Q
investigations for pyelonephritis?
A
Bloods - CRP, FBC, lactate, cultures
3
Q
management of pyelonephritis?
A
sepsis 6
4
Q
community acquired pyelonephritis management ?
A
co. antrim
co. tyrone
Co-amoxiclav
Co-trimxolazole
5
Q
hospital acquired pyelonephritis ?
A
Amoxicillin + Gentamycin
Co - trimoxazole + Gentamycin
6
Q
why does trimethoprim not work in upper urinary tract infection
A
it doesn’t penetrate the renal parenchyma