CMN 551 module 3- UTI's, Antipsychotics & Ion Channels
definition of a urinary tract an infection that affects the urinary system
infection (UTI)
how does the urinary system removes waste and extra water from the body
work?
the urinary system includes: kidneys, two ureters, the bladder, and the urethra
common UTI symptoms include: pain or burning with urination, a fever, and cloudy urine
who are more prone to women are more likely to experience UTI's than men
experiencing UTI's?
, risk factors to getting a UTI diabetes, spinal cord injury, and catheter use
how are UTI's diagnosed? a urine test and treated with antibiotics
the most common symptom of pain or burning with urination
UTI
when UTI infection spreads to fever, fatigue, shakiness, weakness, low-back pain, nausea and
the kidneys, additional vomiting, confusion
symptoms may include:
what is interstitial cystitis a chronic condition that causes bladder pain and pressure
what can sometimes be interstitial cystitis
mistaken for a UTI?
what are the symptoms of lower abdominal pain, urinary urgency, urinary frequency,
interstitial cystitis? and pain in the pelvic floor muscles
because of their anatomy, A woman's urethra is must
why are women more at risk for shorter than a mans urethra, making it easier for bacteria
UTI's? to to enter the bladder, it is also closer to the anus which
raises risk for bacteria like E. coli
why does pregnancy raise the the changing hormone levels during pregnancy raise risk of UTI's.
risk of a UTI?
who is more likely to a pregnant patient
experience a kidney infection?
UTI's and kidney infection preeclampsia, premature birth, and low birth weight
during pregnancy increase
the risk of what pregnancy
complications
when bacteria enter the urethra and travel to the bladder.
How do you get a UTI?
bacteria are irritating to the bladder and cause
inflammation and pain
sexual activity, use of a diaphragm or spermacide for
risk factors for UTI's include:
birth control, pregnancy, menopause, diabetes, kidney
stones, use of a catheter, history of UTI's, poor hygiene
UTI test for diagnosis urine test (urinalysis)
start by wiping genitalia are with a special wipe provided by
how to obtain a clean urine healthcare provider. vagina- wipe from front to back . once
sample area is cleansed, being urinating then stop. use cup provided
to Cath urine midstream.
if a patient has frequent UTI's, cystogram (x-ray of the urinary tract) and a cystoscopic
what further testing may you exam (small tube is placed into the urethra to inspect
recommend? the bladder)
definition of a urinary tract an infection that affects the urinary system
infection (UTI)
how does the urinary system removes waste and extra water from the body
work?
the urinary system includes: kidneys, two ureters, the bladder, and the urethra
common UTI symptoms include: pain or burning with urination, a fever, and cloudy urine
who are more prone to women are more likely to experience UTI's than men
experiencing UTI's?
, risk factors to getting a UTI diabetes, spinal cord injury, and catheter use
how are UTI's diagnosed? a urine test and treated with antibiotics
the most common symptom of pain or burning with urination
UTI
when UTI infection spreads to fever, fatigue, shakiness, weakness, low-back pain, nausea and
the kidneys, additional vomiting, confusion
symptoms may include:
what is interstitial cystitis a chronic condition that causes bladder pain and pressure
what can sometimes be interstitial cystitis
mistaken for a UTI?
what are the symptoms of lower abdominal pain, urinary urgency, urinary frequency,
interstitial cystitis? and pain in the pelvic floor muscles
because of their anatomy, A woman's urethra is must
why are women more at risk for shorter than a mans urethra, making it easier for bacteria
UTI's? to to enter the bladder, it is also closer to the anus which
raises risk for bacteria like E. coli
why does pregnancy raise the the changing hormone levels during pregnancy raise risk of UTI's.
risk of a UTI?
who is more likely to a pregnant patient
experience a kidney infection?
UTI's and kidney infection preeclampsia, premature birth, and low birth weight
during pregnancy increase
the risk of what pregnancy
complications
when bacteria enter the urethra and travel to the bladder.
How do you get a UTI?
bacteria are irritating to the bladder and cause
inflammation and pain
sexual activity, use of a diaphragm or spermacide for
risk factors for UTI's include:
birth control, pregnancy, menopause, diabetes, kidney
stones, use of a catheter, history of UTI's, poor hygiene
UTI test for diagnosis urine test (urinalysis)
start by wiping genitalia are with a special wipe provided by
how to obtain a clean urine healthcare provider. vagina- wipe from front to back . once
sample area is cleansed, being urinating then stop. use cup provided
to Cath urine midstream.
if a patient has frequent UTI's, cystogram (x-ray of the urinary tract) and a cystoscopic
what further testing may you exam (small tube is placed into the urethra to inspect
recommend? the bladder)
