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| What is second most common bacterial disease? |
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| What is the most common causative organism of UTIs? |
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Definition
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| What is the mortality rate of UTIs? |
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Definition
| 15% die from gram negative bacteria. |
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| What are the 3 sites of infection for UTIs? |
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Definition
1. Pyelonephritis.
2. Cystitis.
3. Urethritis. |
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| Upper UTIs involve what structures? |
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Definition
1. Renal parenchyma.
2. Pelvis.
3. Ureters. |
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| What are the s & sx of upper UTIs? |
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Definition
1. Fever.
2. Chills.
3. Flank pain. |
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| What are the s & sx of lower UTIs? |
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Definition
| No usual systemic manifestations only localized symptoms. |
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| What are the 6 different UTI classifications? |
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Definition
1. Uncomplicated infection.
2. Complicated infection.
3. Initial infection.
4. Recurrent infection.
5. Unresolved bacteriuria.
6. Bacterial persistence. |
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| How are recurrent infections treated? |
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Definition
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| Unresolved bacteriuria can lead to what 2 things? |
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Definition
1. Sepsis.
2. Chronic UTI. |
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| Complicated UTI can cause an infection in what? |
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Definition
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| What are the 5 causes of complicated UTI? |
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Definition
1. Ureter obstruction.
2. Stones.
3. Catheters.
4. DM or neurologic disease.
5. Recurrent infection. |
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| What are 6 predisposing factors that can lead to UTI? |
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Definition
1. Factors increasing urinary stasis.
2. Foreign bodies.
3. Anatomical factors.
4. Sexual intercourse.
5. Immunosuppression.
6. Functional disorders. |
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| What are 5 clinical manifestations of UTI? |
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Definition
1. Dysuria > every 2 hours.
2. Hematuria/cloudy urine.
3. Flank pain, chills, and fever indicated pyelonephritis.
4. Significant bacteriuria.
5. Bladder tumors. |
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| What are the 4 clinical manifestations of UTI in the older adult? |
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Definition
1. Could be asymptomatic.
2. Non-localized abdominal discomfort rather than dysuria.
3. May have cognitive impairment.
4. Less likely to have fever. |
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| What are the 3 UTI diagnostic studies? |
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Definition
1. Urinalysis.
2. Urine culture and sensitivity.
3. Imaging studies in some cases. |
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| Before performing a urinalysis what should you have the patient do before hand? |
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Definition
| Have patient clean perineal area. |
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| What are the 4 drug therapies for UTI? |
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Definition
1. Trimethoprimsulfamethoxazole or nitrofurantoin.
2. Pyridium.
3. Combination agents.
4. Prophylactic or suppressive antibiotics. |
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| Which drug is used to treat uncomplicated UTI? |
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Definition
| Trimethoprimsulfamethoxazole or nitrofurantoin. |
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| What are the 2 nursing diagnoses for UTI? |
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Definition
1. Acute pain (#1 always in this case).
2. Impaired urinary elimination. |
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