UTI Study Guide Focused Review
What makes men less likely to have a UTI? - correct answer--longer urethra
-zinc in prostate fluid
What makes women more likely to have a UTI? - correct answer--not wiping after sex
-shorter urethra
-pregnancy makes risk greater
-use of birth control
-hormonal changes
-spermicidal jelly
-tampons
-poorly fitted diaphragm
-synthetic underwear
-wet bathing suits
-bath and hot tubs
Who needs longer UTI Antibiotic regimen and why? - correct answer-Men, because of their
longer urethra
How do they select which antibiotic should be taken for a UTI? - correct answer--age of
patient
-sensitivity of cultured organism
-renal function
-signs and symptoms
-gender
What are the different types of anti obits treatments and what are they used for? - correct
answer--1 time dose ( can cause recurrent infection)
-3 day dose (preferred)
-7 to 10 day dose (Kinsey infection, abnormalities, stones, or antibiotic resistant infection
history)
-10 to 14 day dose (catheter given UTI)
Who are some newborns and infants that are at risk for UTI? - correct answer-Boys,
because of structural defects
What are some symptoms of UTI in newborns? - correct answer-Nonspecific unexplained
fever
failure to thrive
poor feeding
vomiting and diarrhea
strong-smelling urine
irritability
What makes men less likely to have a UTI? - correct answer--longer urethra
-zinc in prostate fluid
What makes women more likely to have a UTI? - correct answer--not wiping after sex
-shorter urethra
-pregnancy makes risk greater
-use of birth control
-hormonal changes
-spermicidal jelly
-tampons
-poorly fitted diaphragm
-synthetic underwear
-wet bathing suits
-bath and hot tubs
Who needs longer UTI Antibiotic regimen and why? - correct answer-Men, because of their
longer urethra
How do they select which antibiotic should be taken for a UTI? - correct answer--age of
patient
-sensitivity of cultured organism
-renal function
-signs and symptoms
-gender
What are the different types of anti obits treatments and what are they used for? - correct
answer--1 time dose ( can cause recurrent infection)
-3 day dose (preferred)
-7 to 10 day dose (Kinsey infection, abnormalities, stones, or antibiotic resistant infection
history)
-10 to 14 day dose (catheter given UTI)
Who are some newborns and infants that are at risk for UTI? - correct answer-Boys,
because of structural defects
What are some symptoms of UTI in newborns? - correct answer-Nonspecific unexplained
fever
failure to thrive
poor feeding
vomiting and diarrhea
strong-smelling urine
irritability
