12 Questions
What percentage of women experience at least one UTI in their lifetime?
20%
Which term refers to upper UTI?
Pyelonephritis
What does asymptomatic bacteriuria describe?
Asymptomatic individual with two consecutive positive urine cultures
What is essential for making the correct diagnosis and treatment plan for UTIs?
Using valid terminology
What do uncomplicated UTIs refer to?
Infections that develop in healthy men or women with normal genitourinary systems
What complicating factor should be considered when formulating a UTI treatment plan?
Diabetes diagnosis
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
Which of the following is NOT a common sign or symptom of UTI in adults?
Severe headache
What is the gold standard for diagnosing UTI?
Urine culture
Which of the following statements regarding pyuria measurement in UTI diagnosis is true?
Leukocytes are counted in unspun fresh urine using a hemocytometer chamber
When are urine cultures recommended for patients with probable cystitis?
For patients with recent exposure to antibiotics
What defines pyelonephritis in women based on culture results from clean-catch urine specimens?
More than 10,000 CFU/mL
Learn about the essentials of urinary tract infections and cystitis in females, including the high prevalence in women and related terms such as pyelonephritis. Understand the commonality of these infections and their impact on healthcare facilities.
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