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Which of the following is NOT a common route of urinary tract infection?
Which of the following is NOT a common route of urinary tract infection?
- Hematogenous route through the bloodstream
- Lymphatic route from adjacent organs
- Ascending route from the urethra to the bladder and kidneys
- Descending route from the kidneys to the bladder (correct)
Which of the following bacteria is NOT commonly associated with urinary tract infections?
Which of the following bacteria is NOT commonly associated with urinary tract infections?
- Klebsiella
- Streptococcus pyogenes (correct)
- Escherichia coli
- Proteus
Which of the following conditions is NOT mentioned as a risk factor for urinary tract infections?
Which of the following conditions is NOT mentioned as a risk factor for urinary tract infections?
- Poor toilet habits (wiping back to front for women)
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (correct)
- Disorders that suppress the immune system (diabetes and cancer chemotherapy)
- Large uterus in pregnant women
Which of the following statements about the urinary tract is correct?
Which of the following statements about the urinary tract is correct?
Which of the following pathogens is NOT mentioned as a common cause of urinary tract infections through the hematogenous (bloodstream) route?
Which of the following pathogens is NOT mentioned as a common cause of urinary tract infections through the hematogenous (bloodstream) route?
Which of the following is NOT a common bacterial pathogen responsible for urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
Which of the following is NOT a common bacterial pathogen responsible for urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
Which of the following statements about hospital-acquired urinary tract infections is correct?
Which of the following statements about hospital-acquired urinary tract infections is correct?
Which specimen is typically collected for the diagnosis of urethritis?
Which specimen is typically collected for the diagnosis of urethritis?
Which of the following antibiotics is NOT typically used for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
Which of the following antibiotics is NOT typically used for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
Which of the following is a potential complication of urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
Which of the following is a potential complication of urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
Which of the following statements about urinary tract infections (UTIs) is NOT true?
Which of the following statements about urinary tract infections (UTIs) is NOT true?
Which antibiotic class is NOT mentioned in the provided text for the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
Which antibiotic class is NOT mentioned in the provided text for the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
Which of the following statements about the transmission of UTIs is correct?
Which of the following statements about the transmission of UTIs is correct?
Which of the following pathogens is the most common cause of UTIs?
Which of the following pathogens is the most common cause of UTIs?
Which of the following is NOT a predisposing factor for UTIs?
Which of the following is NOT a predisposing factor for UTIs?
Which type of UTI is considered more serious?
Which type of UTI is considered more serious?
Which of the following statements about UTIs is correct?
Which of the following statements about UTIs is correct?
Which of the following pathogens can also cause UTIs, in addition to E. coli?
Which of the following pathogens can also cause UTIs, in addition to E. coli?