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)
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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, - BC
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)