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UTI, Pyelo, ABX LECT Flashcards

1
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What is dysuria?

A

Any discomfort associated with urination

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2
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What are predisposing factors for urethritis?

A

Frequent intercourse

Multiple partners

Inconsistent condom use

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3
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What urine test is best to diagnose urethritis?

A

Antigen for GC and Chlamydia

***Risk of STI will not show on a standard urine dip

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4
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What are predisposing factors to UTIs in women?

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Use of spermicide

Frequent sexual intercourse

Diabetic women

Post-menopausal females

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5
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What are predisposing factors to UTIs in men?

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Prostatic hypertrophy

Non-circumcised

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6
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What is asymptomatic bacteriuruia (ABU)?

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Urine sample is obtained for another reason and shows bacteria on microscopic evaluation

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7
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What is an uncomplicated UTI?

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Non pregnant female

No anatomic abnormalities

No instrumentation of the urinary tract

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8
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What is urethral instrumentation placed for?

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Prevention of urinary retention and hydronephrosis

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9
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Interstitial cystitis

aka?

A

Painful bladder syndrome

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10
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Is interstitial cystitis chronic or acute?

A

chronic

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11
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What is used to treat gonorrhea/chlamydia?

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Ceftriaxone + Azithromycin

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12
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What is used to treat chlamydia?

A

Azithromycin

or

Doxycycline

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What do use to treat cystitis?

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Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole

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14
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What do you use to treat pyelonephritis?

A

Flurquinolone

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15
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Symptoms associated with pyelonephritis?

A

Fevers/chills

Body aches esp back (flank) pain

Typically ascending from lower tract infection

Positive CVA tenderness

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16
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Papillary necrosis can occur in:

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  • Obstruction
  • DM
  • Sickle cell
  • Analgesic nephropathy
17
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What is emphysematous pyelonephritis?

A

Production of gas in nephric and perinephric area

ALMOST EXCLUSIVELY IN DIABETIC PTs

18
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What is xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis?

A

Chronic obstruction

Chronic infection

Causes suppurative destruction of renal tissue

Can lead to abscess formation

19
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What is the difference b/w sepsis vs septic shock?

A

Sepsis = suspected or documented infection and an acute increase in organ failure

Septic shock= progressive organ dysfunction leading to marked increase in mortality

20
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How do you prevent recurrent UTIs?

A

Indicated if recurrent UTIs ar interfering w/ a patient’s lifestyle

Continuous antibiotic therapy, post-coital, patient-initiated

21
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What are some non-medicative UTI preventative strategies in women?

A

Empty bladder as soon as reasonable after intercourse

Wipe from front to back after toileting

Showers

Lactobacillus probiotics

Cranberry products

Vitamin C

Increased fluid intake

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