Understanding UTIs
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Which of the following is a potential complication of a urinary tract infection (UTI)?

  • Acute pain
  • Chronic kidney disease
  • Sepsis (correct)
  • Interstitial cystitis

    • What is the goal of treatment for a UTI?

  • Increase knowledge of preventive measures
  • Prevent infection from progressing (correct)
  • Promote renal blood flow
  • Relieve pain and discomfort

    • What is a risk factor for developing a UTI?

  • Frequent voiding
  • Antibiotic use
  • Low fluid intake
  • Urinary tract obstruction (correct)

    • What is the recommended fluid intake for a patient with a UTI?

    <p>Water and cranberry juice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should patients with UTIs be educated about?

    <p>Early signs and symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of long-term UTI infection?

    <p>Acute kidney injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the risk of developing catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) per day of catheterization?

    <p>3% to 7%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following groups of patients should have urine cultures obtained when bacteriuria is present?

    <p>All men and women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common symptom of a urinary tract infection (UTI)?

    <p>Fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of pyuria (white blood cells in the urine)?

    <p>Renal calculi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a useful diagnostic tool for detecting obstruction, abscesses, tumors, and cysts in the urinary tract?

    <p>Computed tomography (CT) scan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the ideal medication for treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women?

    <p>An antibacterial agent that eradicates bacteria from the urinary tract with minimal effects on fecal and vaginal flora</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the treatment of uncomplicated UTIs in women?

    <p>A 3-day course of antibiotic therapy is often sufficient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following patients may require longer medication courses for the treatment of UTIs?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is key to reducing the mortality rate associated with CAUTI?

    <p>Aggressive early treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may be required for the treatment of CAUTI?

    <p>IV antibiotic therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which patients are at higher risk for CAUTI mortality?

    <p>Patients with anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for CAUTI?

    <p>Antibiotic therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of increased fluid intake in the treatment of CAUTI?

    <p>It helps in flushing out bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which therapy may be required for the treatment of CAUTI?

    <p>Antibiotic therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of aggressive early treatment on CAUTI mortality?

    <p>It decreases mortality rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which patients are at higher risk for CAUTI mortality?

    <p>Patients with high blood glucose levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of increased fluid intake in the treatment of CAUTI?

    <p>It helps in flushing out bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about urine cultures in diagnosing UTI?

    <p>A colony count greater than 100,000 CFU/mL of urine indicates infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacterial colony count indicates infection in a urine culture?

    <p>Greater than 100,000 CFU/mL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered clinically significant in terms of bacteria in urine specimens?

    <p>Any bacteria in a clean-catch midstream urine specimen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the choice of antibiotic in an uncomplicated UTI?

    <p>The strain of bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of tests help confirm the diagnosis of UTI?

    <p>Cellular studies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of documenting a UTI with urine cultures?

    <p>To identify the specific organism present</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can symptoms of UTI occur with bacterial colony counts lower than 100,000 CFU/mL?

    <p>Yes, symptoms can occur with any bacterial colony count</p> Signup and view all the answers

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