Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) Diagnosis and Treatment

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What type of UTI is characterized by the presence of bacteria in the urine without symptoms?

  • Acute uncomplicated cystitis
  • Complicated UTI
  • Symptomatic abacteriuria
  • Asymptomatic bacteriuria (correct)

Which of the following is a type of complicated UTI?

  • Recurrent infections
  • Prostatitis (correct)
  • Acute pyelonephritis
  • Symptomatic abacteriuria

What is the recommended treatment for acute uncomplicated cystitis caused by E. coli?

  • Amoxicillin-clavulanate x 7 days
  • Nitrofurantion x 5 days
  • Cephalosporin x 7 days
  • TMP-SMX x 3 days (correct)

What is the recommended treatment duration for acute pyelonephritis?

<p>14 days (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which antibiotic is recommended for empirical treatment of acute uncomplicated cystitis caused by Gram-positive bacteria?

<p>Amoxicillin-clavulanate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of categorizing UTIs?

<p>To determine the best antimicrobial treatment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary basis for selecting an antimicrobial agent for the treatment of UTI?

<p>The severity of the presenting signs and symptoms, the site of infection, and whether the infection is complicated or uncomplicated (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the desired outcome of UTI treatment?

<p>To eradicate the invading organism(s) and prevent recurrence of infection (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ideal characteristic of an antimicrobial agent for UTI treatment?

<p>It should be well tolerated, well absorbed, and achieve high urinary concentrations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a diagnostic test that may be used in the evaluation of UTI?

<p>Cystoscopy or IV pyelography (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a diagnostic criterion for UTI?

<p>Leukocytosis and bacteria detectable in Gram-stained unspun urine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of UTI?

<p>Dysuria and frequency (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication of tissue invasion in urinary tract infections?

<p>Prostatitis, pyelonephritis, and renal suppuration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method for diagnosing UTIs from a microbiologic perspective?

<p>Growth of ≥10^5 organisms per milliliter from a properly collected midstream 'clean-catch' urine sample (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common causative agent of UTIs?

<p>Escherichia coli (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which population is asymptomatic bacteriuria most common?

<p>Elderly men and women (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary epidemiological factor associated with the development of UTIs in women?

<p>Onset of sexual activity in adolescence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between catheter-associated and non-catheter-associated UTIs?

<p>Mode of infection acquisition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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