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Which patient group is considered high-risk for urinary tract infections?
Which patient group is considered high-risk for urinary tract infections?
- Patients with hypertension
- Patients undergoing surgery
- Patients with allergies
- Patients who are elderly or diabetic (correct)
What are the two most commonly utilized testing modalities for indirect assessment of bacteriuria?
What are the two most commonly utilized testing modalities for indirect assessment of bacteriuria?
- Reagent strip nitrite and leukocyte esterase tests (correct)
- Complete blood count and ultrasound
- Microscopic urinalysis and bacteriologic culture
- Urinary lactoferrin test and blood cultures
Which test is considered the 'gold standard' for detecting bacteriuria?
Which test is considered the 'gold standard' for detecting bacteriuria?
- Urinary lactoferrin measurement
- Microscopic urinalysis
- Reagent strip nitrite test
- Bacteriologic culture (correct)
What additional test may be useful for rapid diagnosis of urinary tract infection?
What additional test may be useful for rapid diagnosis of urinary tract infection?
Why is it prudent for physicians to request tests for bacteriuria in high-risk individuals?
Why is it prudent for physicians to request tests for bacteriuria in high-risk individuals?
Which patient demographic is least likely to have a significant urinary tract infection without typical symptoms?
Which patient demographic is least likely to have a significant urinary tract infection without typical symptoms?
What does microscopic urinalysis confirm in the context of urinary tract infections?
What does microscopic urinalysis confirm in the context of urinary tract infections?
Flashcards
Bacteriuria
Bacteriuria
A condition where bacteria are present in the urine, often indicating a urinary tract infection (UTI).
Nitrite Test
Nitrite Test
A test using reagent strips to detect the presence of nitrite in urine, which suggests the presence of bacteria.
Leukocyte Esterase Test
Leukocyte Esterase Test
A test using reagent strips to detect the presence of leukocyte esterase in urine, which suggests the presence of white blood cells.
Urinary Lactoferrin
Urinary Lactoferrin
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Microscopic Urinalysis
Microscopic Urinalysis
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Bacteriologic Culture
Bacteriologic Culture
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High-Risk Individuals for UTIs
High-Risk Individuals for UTIs
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Study Notes
Indirect Tests for Urinary Tract Infection
- Significant urinary tract infections can occur without typical symptoms.
- Untreated infections can cause severe kidney damage.
- Physicians often test for bacteriuria in high-risk patients.
- High-risk groups include elderly, pregnant, diabetic patients, and those with a history of UTIs.
- Reagent strip nitrite and leukocyte esterase are common tests for indirect assessment of bacteriuria and leukocyturia.
- These tests are useful for ruling out UTIs.
- An immunochromatographic test for urinary lactoferrin is another possible diagnostic tool for rapid UTI detection.
- Microscopic urinalysis confirms the presence of leukocytes and bacteria.
- Bacteriologic culture is the gold standard for detecting bacteriuria.
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