Signs/Symptoms
Dysuria, suprapubic pain, pyruia, cloudy urine, Nocturia, abdominal pain/pressure, mild fever, falls, confusion, tachycarida, n/v
What are the symptoms of a lower UTI?
Preventable condition that develops when the foley catheter bag is placed ABOVE the level of the patient's bladder
What is a risk factor for CAUTI?
test analyzing urine for red blood cells, white blood cells, and bacteria
What is urinalysis?
Antibitic class:cannot take with antacids, causes photosentivity, and may cause tendonitis (seek medical attention)
What is fluroquinolones?
Chronic infection condition which may lead to kidney failure
What is chronic pyelonephritis?
Tender costovertebral angle (CVA) with redness
What is a sign or symptom of pyelonephritis?
Dehydration, sexual intercourse, delayed urination
What are the risk factors for UTI's?
surgical procedure where a long thin scope is inserted into the urethra to examine the bladder
What is cystoscopy?
Has a cross sensitivity with penicillin antibiotics
What are cephalosporins?
Abrupt decrease in urine following a neprhostomy tube placement?
What is a dislodged tube?
Confusion, falls, worsening incontinence, loss of appetite
diets high in spinach, rhubarb, swiss chard, chocolate, nuts, cocoa
What is the cause of kidney stones (oxalate type)?
bacteriuria but pt has no symptoms
What is a normal finding in an older adult?
caffeine, carbonated beverages, and tomato products
What are substances a patient with UTI should try to avoid?
urinary stasis, hydroureter, hydronephrosis, and urinary retention
What is a complication kidney stones?
systemic reaction to infection that prolongs hospitalization and can lead to shock, organ failure, and other complications.
What is urosepsis?
colony forming units/mL >100,000
What is a positive urine culture?
Running warm water over the perineum
What is a sitz bath?
Cant see, cant spit, can't pee, can't sh*t
What are the complications of anticholinergics such as Oxybutynin (Ditropan) & Tolterodine (Detrol)?
Description of the unbearable flank pain that is the result of obstructed urine (hint: it's two words)
What is renal colic?
Dehydration, corticisteroids, excess absorption of Ca from the GI tract
What are risk factors for kidney stones?
a radiographic, fluoroscopic procedure where xrays are taken when a patient voids the contrast that was inserted via a catheter.
What is a cystourethrography?
urinary analgesic that turns urine bright orange
What is phenazopyridine (Pyridum)?
Vaginosis and thrush
What is a superinfection caused by broad spectrum antibiotics?