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What is one of the effective methods to prevent catheter-associated UTI?
What is one of the effective methods to prevent catheter-associated UTI?
- Disinfectants in drainage bag
- Limiting the duration of catheterisation (correct)
- Application of soap/antiseptics to urethral meatus
- Antiseptic/antibiotic irrigation of bladder
What is a characteristic of all catheters?
What is a characteristic of all catheters?
- They are always sterile
- They get colonised eventually (correct)
- They are used only in women
- They are used only in men
Why might some patients with clinical features of cystitis have negative urine cultures?
Why might some patients with clinical features of cystitis have negative urine cultures?
- Low counts of bacteria
- The presence of fastidious bacteria
- The presence of sexually transmitted pathogens
- All of the above (correct)
What is NOT a recommended treatment for catheter-associated bacteriuria?
What is NOT a recommended treatment for catheter-associated bacteriuria?
What is the term used to describe the condition where patients with clinical features of cystitis have negative urine cultures?
What is the term used to describe the condition where patients with clinical features of cystitis have negative urine cultures?
Which type of catheter may be effective in preventing catheter-associated UTI?
Which type of catheter may be effective in preventing catheter-associated UTI?
What percentage of uncomplicated lower UTI may resolve spontaneously in otherwise fit women?
What percentage of uncomplicated lower UTI may resolve spontaneously in otherwise fit women?
What is the recommended duration of antimicrobial therapy for uncomplicated lower UTI?
What is the recommended duration of antimicrobial therapy for uncomplicated lower UTI?
Which antimicrobial achieves very high urine concentrations?
Which antimicrobial achieves very high urine concentrations?
Which of the following antimicrobials should NOT be used empirically due to high rates of resistance?
Which of the following antimicrobials should NOT be used empirically due to high rates of resistance?
Which antimicrobial is NOT active against Proteus species?
Which antimicrobial is NOT active against Proteus species?
What is a potential complication of bacteriuria in pregnancy?
What is a potential complication of bacteriuria in pregnancy?
What is a common symptom of cystitis in elderly patients?
What is a common symptom of cystitis in elderly patients?
What is the significance of a positive nitrite test in urinalysis?
What is the significance of a positive nitrite test in urinalysis?
What is the significance of epithelial cells in urine microscopy?
What is the significance of epithelial cells in urine microscopy?
What is a potential reason for a false negative leukocyte esterase test?
What is a potential reason for a false negative leukocyte esterase test?
What is a potential complication of UTI in infants?
What is a potential complication of UTI in infants?
What is a risk factor for urinary tract infection in children?
What is a risk factor for urinary tract infection in children?
What is the recommended diagnostic step for children with fever and temperature > 38°C for > 24 hours?
What is the recommended diagnostic step for children with fever and temperature > 38°C for > 24 hours?
What is the antibiotic of choice for treating lower urinary tract infections in children?
What is the antibiotic of choice for treating lower urinary tract infections in children?
What radiological investigation may be necessary for children with urinary tract infection?
What radiological investigation may be necessary for children with urinary tract infection?
What is the clinical term for the condition where patients present with symptoms of cystitis but have negative urine cultures?
What is the clinical term for the condition where patients present with symptoms of cystitis but have negative urine cultures?
In which age group is the efficacy of cranberries in preventing UTI questionable?
In which age group is the efficacy of cranberries in preventing UTI questionable?
What is the potential benefit of antimicrobial prophylaxis for women with recurrent UTIs?
What is the potential benefit of antimicrobial prophylaxis for women with recurrent UTIs?
According to the Cochrane review in 2008, what is the potential use of cranberry in UTI management?
According to the Cochrane review in 2008, what is the potential use of cranberry in UTI management?
What is the recommended duration of antimicrobial prophylaxis for recurrent UTIs?
What is the recommended duration of antimicrobial prophylaxis for recurrent UTIs?
What is an alternative approach to managing recurrent UTIs?
What is an alternative approach to managing recurrent UTIs?
What is the recommended practice for post-menopausal women with recurrent UTIs?
What is the recommended practice for post-menopausal women with recurrent UTIs?
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