Week 2: Treatment of Urinary Pain

Question 1

What are the signs and symptoms of UTI?

Answer 1

1. frequent, painful, burning urination
2. suprapubic pain
3. urine may look cloudy or reddish if blood present

Question 2

If fever is present with urinary pain, the kidneys are most likely involved. Signs for these are ___.

Answer 2

1. pain in the back or sides below ribs
2. nausea
3. vomiting

Question 3

What are 2 non-pharmacologic ways to treat the symptoms with UTI?

Answer 3

1. increase fluid intake

2. cranberry juice

Question 4

What are 2 pharmacologic ways to treat the symptoms with UTI?

Answer 4

1. antibiotics (prescription only)

2. urinary analgesics (OTC and prescription)

Question 5

UTI treatment does NOT treat infection and must be used _____.

Answer 5

in conjuction with an antibiotic

Question 6

What are the 2 types of urinary analgesics?

Answer 6

1. Phenazopyridine (Azo, Uristat, Prodium)

2. Methenamine (Cystex)

Question 7

The dosage for Phenazopyridine (Azo, Uristat, Prodium) OTC tablets are ____.

Answer 7

95 mg

100, 200 mg for Rx

Question 8

What are the directions for taking Phenazopyridine (Azo, Uristat, Prodium)

Answer 8

1. adults and children 12 years and over
2. 1-2 tabs TID with food
3. maximum 2 days (may cause hepatotoxicity)

Question 9

As one of the counseling points, phenazopyridine may ____.

Answer 9

discolor bodily secretions (urine, tears)

remove contacts while taking

Question 10

As one of the counseling points, phenazopyridine and methenamine DOES NOT ____.

Answer 10

treat infection and must be used in conjunction with an antibiotic

Question 11

As one of the phenazopyridine counseling points, you should avoid in patients with ____ deficiency.

Answer 11

G6PD

Question 12

Methenamine tablets are ___ mg and the directions are 2 tabs QUID

Answer 12

162