Maryville NURS 620 Exam 3 with 100% correct answers 2022/2023

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-obstructions -antibiotic-resistant bacteria ---- presence of multiple strains of bacteria What are potential causes of chronic infection/UTI? -fever -N/V -Pain (abdominal, pelvic, back) -... LMP -Contraceptive use -Sexual partners -hygeine habits -Vaginal discharge/irritation -hx of UTIs What additional HPI questions would you want to ask a patient with urinary complaints (dyuria, urgency, etc.)? -Usually bladder problem -UTI -Pyleonephritis -STI -inflammatory lesions of the prostate, bladder, & urethra -Bladder tumors Chronic renal failure -nephrolitiasis -vaginitis/prostatitis -Prolapsed uterus -pelvic peritonitis -cancer of cervix or prostate What are possible differential diagnosis of dysuria? UA What is the easiest, most noninvasive, and most economical way to identify UTI and/or other renal problems? Lower urinary tract infection Infection that occurs when the normal sterile condition of the urinary tract is invaded by pathogenic bacteria Urethra: urethritis Bladder: cystitis Bladder wall; Intersitital cystitis (IC) Prostate Gland: Prostatitis Name the types of lower urinary tract infections. Onset of UTI in a previously symptom-free individual. Acute lower urinary tract infections are characterized by what? UA C&S What tests would you order to diagnose lower UTI? -cloudy urine clarity -positive leukocytes esterase -positive nitrites (signals gram - organism, may have false -) -Protein: 1+-4+ (kidney problems) -Alkaline urine (PH 6.5-8) -RBCs may be present What results would make you suspect UTI? [Show More]

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