| Question | Answer |
| types of prostatis | acute or chronic infection |
| causative organisms of prostatis | E coli.
Klebsiella
Proteus
Pseudomonas
Streptococcus
N. Gonorrhoeae
C. Trachomatis |
| least common but most dangerous form of prostatis | acute |
| chronic prostatitis lasts at least | 3 months |
| diagnostic tests for prostatis | culture & sensitivity
pH of prostate fluid generally elevated |
| medical management for prostatis | antibiotics (up to 16 weeks)
periodic digital massage
sitz baths for heat
analgesics
anti-inflammatories |
| nursing interventions for prostatis | patient education
comfort measures
bed rest
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| epididymitis | infection of the epididymous |
| causative organisms of epididymitis | S. aureus
E. coli
Streptococcus species
N. gonorrhea |
| bilateral epididymitis can cause _____ | sterility |
| symptoms of epididymitis | sudden appearance of severe pain
pain radiates
scrotal edema & tenderness
pus in urine
chills & fever
"duck walk" or "waddling gait" |
| symptoms of epididymitis can occur after | trauma
instrumentation
physical exertion
prolonged sexual activity |
| diagnosis of epididymitis | symptoms & physical exam of scrotum
UA- first daily flow |
| medical management of epididymitis | bed rest
scrotal support
application of cold
antiobiotics
incision & drainage of scrotum if abscess forms |
| nursing interventions for epididymitis | bed rest during acute phase
support of testicular area
ice compresses
patient education |
