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Which of the following is a risk factor for lower urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
Which of the following is a risk factor for lower urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
- Ureterovesical junction competence
- Antibacterial enzymes and antibodies
- Antiadherent effects mediated by mucosal cells
- All of the above (correct)
What is the role of glycosaminoglycan (GAG) in the urinary tract?
What is the role of glycosaminoglycan (GAG) in the urinary tract?
- It exerts an adherent effect against bacteria
- It increases the shedding of bladder epithelial cells
- It impairs the normal bacterial flora
- It attracts water molecules, forming a water barrier (correct)
What is the term used to describe the presence of bacteria in the urine?
What is the term used to describe the presence of bacteria in the urine?
- Prostatitis
- Bacteriuria (correct)
- Cystitis
- Urethritis
How do bacteria enter the urinary tract in most cases?
How do bacteria enter the urinary tract in most cases?
What is the condition called when urine flows from the urethra back into the bladder?
What is the condition called when urine flows from the urethra back into the bladder?
What is the purpose of a clean-catch midstream urine specimen?
What is the purpose of a clean-catch midstream urine specimen?
What is the role of urinary immunoglobulin A (IgA) in the urethra?
What is the role of urinary immunoglobulin A (IgA) in the urethra?
Which of the following is true about urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
Which of the following is true about urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
What percentage of all infections do UTIs account for?
What percentage of all infections do UTIs account for?
How many women are diagnosed with UTIs in the United States annually?
How many women are diagnosed with UTIs in the United States annually?
What is the cause of the majority of hospital-acquired infections?
What is the cause of the majority of hospital-acquired infections?
What is a catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI)?
What is a catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI)?
How does the urethra assist in maintaining the sterility of the bladder?
How does the urethra assist in maintaining the sterility of the bladder?
What is the purpose of urine flow in relation to the bladder?
What is the purpose of urine flow in relation to the bladder?
Which of the following is a common symptom of an uncomplicated lower urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Which of the following is a common symptom of an uncomplicated lower urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Which of the following factors may contribute to the higher incidence of UTIs in men?
Which of the following factors may contribute to the higher incidence of UTIs in men?
Which of the following is the most common organism seen in older patients with UTIs in the community or hospital?
Which of the following is the most common organism seen in older patients with UTIs in the community or hospital?
Which of the following is a common early symptom of a urinary tract infection (UTI) in postmenopausal women and older adults?
Which of the following is a common early symptom of a urinary tract infection (UTI) in postmenopausal women and older adults?
Which of the following is a risk factor for catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI)?
Which of the following is a risk factor for catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI)?
What is a possible symptom of a UTI in patients who have been previously treated with antibiotics?
What is a possible symptom of a UTI in patients who have been previously treated with antibiotics?
Which of the following is a possible route through which bacteria can enter the urinary tract?
Which of the following is a possible route through which bacteria can enter the urinary tract?
What should be monitored when prescribing antibiotics for a UTI?
What should be monitored when prescribing antibiotics for a UTI?
Which of the following is a characteristic of complicated urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
Which of the following is a characteristic of complicated urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
Which of the following is a risk factor for recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) in postmenopausal women?
Which of the following is a risk factor for recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) in postmenopausal women?
What should be altered in the antimicrobial regimen for older adults with a UTI?
What should be altered in the antimicrobial regimen for older adults with a UTI?
What can develop with the onset of a UTI in some patients?
What can develop with the onset of a UTI in some patients?
When are antibiotics prescribed for a UTI?
When are antibiotics prescribed for a UTI?
What age group is at risk for frequent reinfections with Enterococcus species?
What age group is at risk for frequent reinfections with Enterococcus species?
What are some early symptoms of a UTI in postmenopausal women and older adults?
What are some early symptoms of a UTI in postmenopausal women and older adults?
What should be monitored when prescribing antibiotics for a UTI in older adults?
What should be monitored when prescribing antibiotics for a UTI in older adults?
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