UTI Flashcards
1
Q
list 3 features that would suggest possibke uti
A
dysuria increased frequency urgency change in appearance nocturia suprapubic pain
2
Q
where would pain present in a possible uti
A
suprapubic
flank pain
3
Q
what changes in urine you suggest uti
A
cloudy appeared urine
haematuria
4
Q
in elderly what general features might suggest uti
A
lethargy
confusion
delirium
5
Q
what features would you suspect pyelonephritis
A
loin pain
rigors
fever
6
Q
what is 1st line treatment for uti
A
nitrofurantoin for 3 days
7
Q
in what age should urine not be dipped to testing for suspected uti
A
> 70 yrs
8
Q
true/false
trimethoprim cannot be prescribed in pregnant women
A
true
