NUR 352 Exam 4 Questions and Answers 100% PASS

NUR 352 Exam 4 Questions and
Answers 100% PASS

Risk factors for pyelonephritis: - CORRECT ANSWER-- female

- current UTI or a UTI in the last 12 months

- pregnancy

- anatomical abnormalities in GU tract

- vesicoureteral reflux

- diabetes

- immunosuppression

- SCI

- urinary retention

Etiology of acute pyelonephritis: - CORRECT ANSWER-- begins with

colonization and infection of lower tract via ascending urethral route.

Common bacteria responsible for pyelonephritis: - CORRECT ANSWER-- E.

Coli

- Proteus

,- Klebsiella

- Enterobacter

S/S of pyelonephritis: - CORRECT ANSWER-- lower UTI

- fever/chills

- N/V

- malaise

- costovertebral angle pain

- confusion ( and falls (older))

- dark, cloudy, foul smelling urine

- urinary frequency

- dysuria, pyuria, leukocyturia, bacteriuria

Dx studies for pyelonephritis: - CORRECT ANSWER-- h and p

- US, CT, IVP

- UA

- urine culture and sensitivity

- cbc w differential




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Potential complications of pyelonephritis: - CORRECT ANSWER-- urosepsis

- chronic kidney disease

Nephrolithiasis / Renal calculi are: - CORRECT ANSWER-Kidney stones

Pyelonephritis is considered to be in the? - CORRECT ANSWER-Upper urinary

tract

Cystitis and urethritis are considered to be in the? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lower

tract

Cystitis: - CORRECT ANSWER-Infection of the bladder

Urethritis: - CORRECT ANSWER-Infection of the urethra

Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) - CORRECT ANSWER-Abnormal flow of urine

from the bladder back into the ureters and kidney.

Drug therapy for acute pyelonephritis: - CORRECT ANSWER-- NSAIDS or

antipyretic drugs

- Urinary analgesics

Antibiotics:

- PCN

- Cephalosporins (cephalexin)

- Fluoroquinolones (cipro)