Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and Cystitis (Bladder Infection) in Females: Practice Essentials Section
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What percentage of women experience at least one UTI in their lifetime?

  • 20% (correct)
  • 30%
  • 50%
  • 10%

    • Which term refers to upper UTI?

  • Cystitis
  • Funguria
  • Bacteriuria
  • Pyelonephritis (correct)

    • What does asymptomatic bacteriuria describe?

  • Asymptomatic individual with two consecutive positive urine cultures (correct)
  • Kidney infection
  • Infection in healthy men with normal genitourinary systems
  • Positive urine culture in symptomatic individuals

    • What is essential for making the correct diagnosis and treatment plan for UTIs?

    <p>Using valid terminology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do uncomplicated UTIs refer to?

    <p>Infections that develop in healthy men or women with normal genitourinary systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What complicating factor should be considered when formulating a UTI treatment plan?

    <p>Diabetes diagnosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most effective treatment intervention for patients with cystitis?

    <p>Oral therapy with an empirically chosen antibiotic effective against gram-negative aerobic coliform bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common sign or symptom of UTI in adults?

    <p>Severe headache</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the gold standard for diagnosing UTI?

    <p>Urine culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements regarding pyuria measurement in UTI diagnosis is true?

    <p>Leukocytes are counted in unspun fresh urine using a hemocytometer chamber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are urine cultures recommended for patients with probable cystitis?

    <p>For patients with recent exposure to antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines pyelonephritis in women based on culture results from clean-catch urine specimens?

    <p>More than 10,000 CFU/mL</p> Signup and view all the answers

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