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M6 13-005
Exam 8: Reproductive System; Infections of the Male Reproductive System
Term | Definition |
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Prostatitis | Acute or chronic infection of the prostate gland |
Prostatitis: Causative Organisms | E. Coli, Klebeiella, Proteus, Pseudimonas, Strptococcus, N. Gonorrhoeae, C. Trachomitis |
Prostatitis: Assessment | Acute Phse Chronic Prostatitis |
Prostatitis: Diagnostic Testing | C&S, The pH of prostate fluid is generally elevated |
Prostatitis: Medical Management | Abx therapy: up to 16 weeks in duration. Periodic Digital Massage Sitz bath for heat Analgesics: anti-inflammatories |
Prostatitis: Nursing interventions | Patient Education Comfort measures Bed Rest I&O |
Epididymitis: Etiology | Common infection of the male reproductive tract. Can be bilateral and may recur. Bilateral epididymitis can cause sterility. |
Epididymitis: Causative Organisms | S. Aureus, E.Coli, Strptococcus species, N. Gonorrhea. |
Epididymitis: Symptoms can occur after | Trauma Instrumentation Physical Exertion Prolonged sexual activity |
Epididymitis: Manifestations | Sudden appearance of severe pain Pain radiates Scrotal edema and tenderness Pus in urine Chills and fever "Duck walk" or "waddling gait" |
Acute vs Chronic Prostatitis | Acute Bacterial Chronic Bacterial Chronic Non-Bacterial Prostatitis (Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome) Asymptomatic Inflammatory |
Epididymitis: Diagnositc Tests | Symptoms and physical examination of the scrotum Urinalysis-First daily flow |
Epididymitis: Medical Management | Bed Rest Scrotal Support Application of cold for relief of edema and discomfort ABx therapy Incision and drainage of scrotum if abscess forms |
Epididymitis: Nursing Interventions | Bed rest during acute phase of illness Support of testicular area Ice Compresses Patient Education |
Epididymitis | An infection of the cordliek excretory duct of the testicle. |