NURS 620 Maryville Exam 3
Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
-obstructions
-antibiotic-resistant bacteria ---- presence of multiple strains of bacteria—ANSWER-What are
potential causes of chronic infection/UTI?
-fever
-N/V
-Pain (abdominal, pelvic, back)
-LMP
-Contraceptive use
-Sexual partners
-hygeine habits
-Vaginal discharge/irritation
-hx of UTIs—ANSWER-What additional HPI questions would you want to ask a patient with
urinary complaints (dyuria, urgency, etc.)?
,-Usually bladder problem
-UTI
-Pyleonephritis
-STI
-inflammatory lesions of the prostate, bladder, & urethra
-Bladder tumors
Chronic renal failure
-nephrolitiasis
-vaginitis/prostatitis
-Prolapsed uterus
-pelvic peritonitis
-cancer of cervix or prostate—ANSWER-What are possible differential diagnosis of dysuria?
UA—ANSWER-What is the easiest, most noninvasive, and most economical way to identify
UTI and/or other renal problems?
Lower urinary tract infection—ANSWER-Infection that occurs when the normal sterile
condition of the urinary tract is invaded by pathogenic bacteria
Urethra: urethritis
Bladder: cystitis
Bladder wall; Intersitital cystitis (IC)
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protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
, Prostate Gland: Prostatitis—ANSWER-Name the types of lower urinary tract infections.
Onset of UTI in a previously symptom-free individual.—ANSWER-Acute lower urinary tract
infections are characterized by what?
UA C&S—ANSWER-What tests would you order to diagnose lower UTI?
-cloudy urine clarity
-positive leukocytes esterase
-positive nitrites (signals gram - organism, may have false -)
-Protein: 1+-4+ (kidney problems)
-Alkaline urine (PH 6.5-8)
-RBCs may be present—ANSWER-What results would make you suspect UTI?
-2 or more symptomatic UTIs w/in 6 months
-3 or > within 12 months—ANSWER-Who should receive prophylaxis for recurrent UTI?
After previous UTI resolution is confirmed—ANSWER-When should prophylaxis for recurrent
UTI be intiated?
-Daily dosing for 6 months
-Post-coital prophylaxis
-self medication (3-4 days of therapy when symptoms being—ANSWER-Antibiotic regimin
for recurrent UTI prophylaxis.
-Dysuria
Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
-obstructions
-antibiotic-resistant bacteria ---- presence of multiple strains of bacteria—ANSWER-What are
potential causes of chronic infection/UTI?
-fever
-N/V
-Pain (abdominal, pelvic, back)
-LMP
-Contraceptive use
-Sexual partners
-hygeine habits
-Vaginal discharge/irritation
-hx of UTIs—ANSWER-What additional HPI questions would you want to ask a patient with
urinary complaints (dyuria, urgency, etc.)?
,-Usually bladder problem
-UTI
-Pyleonephritis
-STI
-inflammatory lesions of the prostate, bladder, & urethra
-Bladder tumors
Chronic renal failure
-nephrolitiasis
-vaginitis/prostatitis
-Prolapsed uterus
-pelvic peritonitis
-cancer of cervix or prostate—ANSWER-What are possible differential diagnosis of dysuria?
UA—ANSWER-What is the easiest, most noninvasive, and most economical way to identify
UTI and/or other renal problems?
Lower urinary tract infection—ANSWER-Infection that occurs when the normal sterile
condition of the urinary tract is invaded by pathogenic bacteria
Urethra: urethritis
Bladder: cystitis
Bladder wall; Intersitital cystitis (IC)
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
, Prostate Gland: Prostatitis—ANSWER-Name the types of lower urinary tract infections.
Onset of UTI in a previously symptom-free individual.—ANSWER-Acute lower urinary tract
infections are characterized by what?
UA C&S—ANSWER-What tests would you order to diagnose lower UTI?
-cloudy urine clarity
-positive leukocytes esterase
-positive nitrites (signals gram - organism, may have false -)
-Protein: 1+-4+ (kidney problems)
-Alkaline urine (PH 6.5-8)
-RBCs may be present—ANSWER-What results would make you suspect UTI?
-2 or more symptomatic UTIs w/in 6 months
-3 or > within 12 months—ANSWER-Who should receive prophylaxis for recurrent UTI?
After previous UTI resolution is confirmed—ANSWER-When should prophylaxis for recurrent
UTI be intiated?
-Daily dosing for 6 months
-Post-coital prophylaxis
-self medication (3-4 days of therapy when symptoms being—ANSWER-Antibiotic regimin
for recurrent UTI prophylaxis.
-Dysuria
