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Which group of individuals is considered high-risk for urinary tract infections?
Which group of individuals is considered high-risk for urinary tract infections?
- Active athletes under 30
- Children with a history of asthma
- Individuals with a recent cold
- Elderly individuals (correct)
What is the primary purpose of using the reagent strip nitrite test?
What is the primary purpose of using the reagent strip nitrite test?
- To assess kidney function
- To rule out urinary tract infections (correct)
- To measure urine pH levels
- To confirm bacterial culture results
What remains the 'gold standard' for detecting bacteriuria?
What remains the 'gold standard' for detecting bacteriuria?
- Microscopic urinalysis
- Immunochromatographic test for lactoferrin
- Reagent strip leukocyte esterase test
- Bacteriologic culture (correct)
Which test may provide a rapid diagnosis of urinary tract infection through measurement of lactoferrin?
Which test may provide a rapid diagnosis of urinary tract infection through measurement of lactoferrin?
What is the importance of testing for bacteriuria in asymptomatic patients?
What is the importance of testing for bacteriuria in asymptomatic patients?
Which of the following tests is least valuable for confirming the presence of urinary tract infection?
Which of the following tests is least valuable for confirming the presence of urinary tract infection?
Which condition does NOT categorize an individual as high-risk for urinary tract infections according to the information provided?
Which condition does NOT categorize an individual as high-risk for urinary tract infections according to the information provided?
Flashcards
Asymptomatic UTI
Asymptomatic UTI
A urinary tract infection (UTI) that doesn't show typical symptoms like pain or burning during urination.
High-risk individuals for UTIs
High-risk individuals for UTIs
Individuals at increased risk for developing UTIs. This includes pregnant women, elderly people, diabetics, and those with a history of UTIs.
Nitrite test
Nitrite test
A test that uses a reagent strip to detect nitrites in urine, which suggests the presence of bacteria.
Leukocyte esterase test
Leukocyte esterase test
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Immunochromatographic lactoferrin test
Immunochromatographic lactoferrin test
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Microscopic urinalysis
Microscopic urinalysis
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Bacteriological culture
Bacteriological culture
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Study Notes
Indirect Tests for Urinary Tract Infection
- Significant urinary tract infections can occur without typical symptoms.
- Untreated infections can lead to severe kidney damage.
- Physicians often test for bacteriuria in high-risk patients.
- High-risk patients include the elderly, pregnant women, diabetics, and those with a history of UTIs.
Commonly Used Tests
- Reagent strip nitrite test and leukocyte esterase test are used to indirectly assess bacteriuria and leukocyturia.
- These tests are best used to rule out UTIs.
- An immunochromatographic test strip for urinary lactoferrin can also help diagnose UTIs.
- Microscopic urinalysis confirms the presence of leukocytes and bacteria.
- Bacteriologic culture is the gold standard for detecting bacteriuria.
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