Symptoms of pyelonephritis in a classic triad:
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vomiting, flank pain and fever.
Question
Identify the major risk factor J.S. has that is associated with pyelonephritis:
, A. Indwelling Foley catheter
B. Dehydration
C. Fever
D. Flank pain
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A. The major risk factor for the development of pyelonephritis in this patient
is the indwelling Foley catheter. Flank pain, dehydration and fever are
symptoms rather than risk factors.
Complicated UTI
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Protein +/-
Leukocyte +
Esterase +/-
Nitrites +/-
RBCs +
WBCs + / > 100,000/hpf
Casts +
Uncomplicated UTI
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Protein +/-
Leukocyte +
Esterase +/-
Nitrites +/-
RBCs +/-
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vomiting, flank pain and fever.
Question
Identify the major risk factor J.S. has that is associated with pyelonephritis:
, A. Indwelling Foley catheter
B. Dehydration
C. Fever
D. Flank pain
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A. The major risk factor for the development of pyelonephritis in this patient
is the indwelling Foley catheter. Flank pain, dehydration and fever are
symptoms rather than risk factors.
Complicated UTI
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Protein +/-
Leukocyte +
Esterase +/-
Nitrites +/-
RBCs +
WBCs + / > 100,000/hpf
Casts +
Uncomplicated UTI
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Protein +/-
Leukocyte +
Esterase +/-
Nitrites +/-
RBCs +/-