UTI Flashcards

1
Q

Symptoms of a UTI

A

Dysuria
Increased frequency
Urgency
Loin pain

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2
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Symptoms of a UTI in a catheterised patient

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Fever
Malaise
Flank pain

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3
Q

What is an uncomplicated UTI?

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Usual organism in a patient with a normal urinary tract and normal urinary function

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4
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What is a complicated UTI?

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UTI when one or more factors are present that predispose the person to persistent infection

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5
Q

What is urethral atrophy?

A

Increases risk of UTI in post menopausal women

Reduction in oestrogen = thinner epithelium

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6
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Indications for a catheter

A
Haematuria
Obstruction 
Urological surgery
Decubitus
I&O
Neurogenic bladder
Immobilised
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7
Q

Investigations for a suspected UTI

A

Urinalysis

Urine culture

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8
Q

When do you admit a patient with a UTI?

A

Co-morbidity
Sepsis
Abscess
Multi-resistant organism

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9
Q

Management of an uncomplicated UTI

A

3 day course trimethoprim

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10
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Management of a complicated UTI

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5-7 day course trimethoprim

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