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Signs/Symptoms
Pathophysiology
Tests/Exams
Meds/Treatments
Other Considerations
100
Dysuria, Cystitis, Nocturia, abdominal pain/pressure, mild fever
What are the symptoms of a lower UTI?
100
Bacteria enters the urethra and ascends towards the bladder
What is the cause of UTIs?
100
analyzing urine for red blood cells, white blood cells or bacteria
What is urine sample?
100
Medicine that kills bacteria
What is antibiotics?
100
Kidneys
What organs are affected by an upper UTI?
200
chills/shivers, vomiting and nausea
What are the symptoms of an upper UTI?
200
Sexual intercourse, use of antibiotics, new sexual partners
What are the risk factors?
200
procedure with long thin tube to examine urethra and bladder
What is cystoscopy?
200
surgery
What is another way to treat a UTI?
200
Urethra, Bladder
What structures are affected by a lower UTI?
300
pain and burning sensation during urination
What is dysuria?
300
urinary retention
What is the main cause of UTIs?
300
burning sensation while urinating
What is the first symptom of a UTI?
300
amoxicillin
What is a drug used to treat UTIs?
300
40% of women, 12% of men
How many people have had a UTI sometime in their lives?
400
frequent urination at night
What is nocturia?
400
Escherichia coli
What is the bacteria most commonly causing UTIs?
400
a common urine test that can detect nitrite
What is a dipstick test?
400
Ciprofloxicin
What is a drug used to treat UTIs?
400
Pregnant women
Who has a higher risk of developing a UTI?
500
blood in the urine
What is hematuria?
500
gastrointestinal tract
What is the area that the bacteria causing UTIs originates from?
500
Urine is grown over a period of a few days
What is culturing urine?
500
analgesic
What is pain medication?
500
drinking cranberry juice
What is a way to prevent UTI?