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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and Cystitis (Bladder Infection) in Females: Practice Essentials Section

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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?

Using valid terminology Signup and view all the answers

What do uncomplicated UTIs refer to?

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

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

Diabetes diagnosis Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Severe headache Signup and view all the answers

What is the gold standard for diagnosing UTI?

Urine culture Signup and view all the answers

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

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

When are urine cultures recommended for patients with probable cystitis?

For patients with recent exposure to antibiotics Signup and view all the answers

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

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