NURS 620 EXAMINATION STUDY GUIDE
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ -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)
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
-urinary frequency & urgency
-hematuria
-low back or suprapubic pain/tenderness
-elderly=AMS.
Answer: What is the clinical presentation of uncomplicated UTI?
◉ -Bactrim 1 DS BID x 3
-Cefdinir 500 mg BID x 5
-Nitrofurantoin 100 mg BID x 5.
Answer: WHat is the oral treatment for acute uncomplicated UTI?
◉ •Complete the antibiotic regimen
•Proper hygiene
•Drink plenty of water (8 - 8oz glasses)
•Cotton undergarments
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ -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)
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
-urinary frequency & urgency
-hematuria
-low back or suprapubic pain/tenderness
-elderly=AMS.
Answer: What is the clinical presentation of uncomplicated UTI?
◉ -Bactrim 1 DS BID x 3
-Cefdinir 500 mg BID x 5
-Nitrofurantoin 100 mg BID x 5.
Answer: WHat is the oral treatment for acute uncomplicated UTI?
◉ •Complete the antibiotic regimen
•Proper hygiene
•Drink plenty of water (8 - 8oz glasses)
•Cotton undergarments
