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Infectious Disorders of the Urinary Tract/ Urinary Obstruction

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What organism most commonly causes UTIs?   Gram-negative bacteria e.g. E. Coli  
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what are some medical managements for a UTI?   Medical management, Eliminate bacteria, Urinary antiseptics, Remove obstructions, intermittent catheterization  
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Which are some nursing intervention for preventing UTI?   Cleanse the perineum, Void every 2 to 3 hours, Administer medication as prescribed, Provide adequate fluid intake  
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what are the Four classes of urinary antiseptics?   -Quinolone (Nalidixic acid)... -Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin)... -Methenamine (Mandelamine)... -Fluoroquinolone (Norfloxin/ Noroxin)  
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the two types of urethritis are....   1. (NSU) Nonspecific urethritis (Candidiasis or Trichomonas infections) 2.Gonorrhea urethritis  
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infection more common in men?   urethritis  
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during patient teach for urethritis, the nurse should include...   Avoid sexual activity until the infection clears, take all medications as ordered, use condoms for protection to prevent reinfection  
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what is cystitis?   inflammation of the wall of the urinary bladder.  
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common signs and symptoms assosiated with Cystitis?   -Dysuria -urinary frequency -pyuria  
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who's first name in the 15-001 class is Medinitomj?   Bautista.... :)  
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A cronic pelvic pain disorder with recurring discomfort or pain in the urinary bladder and surrounding region....   Interstitial Cystitis (IC)  
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what is Pyelonephritis?   inflammation of the structures of the kidney (renal pelvis, renal tubules, and interstitial tissue  
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Pyelonephritis is almost always caused by ________ (what bacteria?)   E. Coli  
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Who in the 15-001 class is from Montana?   Hout!  
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what are some Clinical Manifestations of Pyelonephritis?   -Chills, fever, and severe fatigue -Flank pain -AZOTEMIA  
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where will a patient with pyelonephritis feel pain?   in the costovertebral angle (CVA)  
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the inflammation and/or infection of the prostate gland is called..........   prostatitis  
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Medical Management for prostatitis   Broad-spectrum antibiotics for 4 to 16 weeks, Anti-inflammatories, Opioids  
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What is the duration of antibiotic therapy for a patient with prostatitis?   4 to 16 weeks  
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patient teaching for ACUTE prostatitis must included....   avoid sexual arousal and intercourse so the prostate can rest however, intercourse may be beneficial in the treatment of chronic prostatitis  
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what does BPH stand for?   Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. Its, an Age-associated prostate gland enlargement that can cause urination difficulty  
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who had right shoulder surgery from the 14-006, I mean 15-001 class?   Hise! >.<  
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What causes a urinary obstruction?   Structures,kinks, Cysts,tumors, Calculi BPH  
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Continued urge to void after voiding, Frequently voiding small amounts of urine, Pain- from dull flank through incapacitating pain, Nausea with pain, are all subjective data for__________   a urinary obstruction  
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what is the KUB diagnostic test used for in a suspected urinary obstruction?   to identify size and location of obstruction  
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what is a Renal ultrasound and IVP used for in a suspected urinary obstruction?   to Identify structural changes  
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When do patients with a urinary obstruction seek treatment?   When urinating is difficult or painful.  
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what is Hydronephrosis ?   -Dilation of the renal pelvis and calyces -Caused by an obstruction urinary tract -Pressure builds behind the obstruction -Renal pelvis and ureters dilate and hypertrophy -Prolonged pressure causes renal fibrosis and loss of function  
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What is the minimum urine output that patient's should maintain?   30ml/hour.  
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List conditions that predispose patients to the development of renal calculi.   -Immobility. -Hyperparathyroidism. -Recurrent UTI. -Dehydration. -Excessive intake of vitamin D/milk products. -Osteoporosis.  
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disorder that includes Formation of urinary calculi in any area of the urinary tract?   Urolithiasis .  
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Nephrolithiasis are kidney stones, where?   in the minor and mayor calyces of the kidneys  
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Ureterolithiasis are kidney stones, where?   in the ureter  
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clinical manifestation for cystolithiasis   Hematuria, pain  
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What are three potential treatments for calculi of the renal system?   Cystoscopy, Surgical removal, Chemolysis, or Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL).  
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