NURS 620 Maryville Exam 3 2025 COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED AND 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS BRAND NEW EXAM ALREADY GRADED A+!!
What are potential causes of chronic infection/UTI? - ANSWER✔✔--obstructions
-antibiotic-resistant bacteria ---- presence of multiple strains of bacteria
What additional HPI questions would you want to ask a patient with urinary
complaints (dyuria, urgency, etc.)? - ANSWER✔✔--fever
-N/V
-Pain (abdominal, pelvic, back)
-LMP
-Contraceptive use
-Sexual partners
-hygeine habits
-Vaginal discharge/irritation
-hx of UTIs
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,What are possible differential diagnosis of dysuria? - ANSWER✔✔--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
What is the easiest, most noninvasive, and most economical way to identify UTI and/or
other renal problems? - ANSWER✔✔-UA
Infection that occurs when the normal sterile condition of the urinary tract is invaded
by pathogenic bacteria - ANSWER✔✔-Lower urinary tract infection
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,Name the types of lower urinary tract infections. - ANSWER✔✔-Urethra: urethritis
Bladder: cystitis
Bladder wall; Intersitital cystitis (IC)
Prostate Gland: Prostatitis
Acute lower urinary tract infections are characterized by what? - ANSWER✔✔-Onset of
UTI in a previously symptom-free individual.
What tests would you order to diagnose lower UTI? - ANSWER✔✔-UA C&S
What results would make you suspect UTI? - ANSWER✔✔--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
Who should receive prophylaxis for recurrent UTI? - ANSWER✔✔--2 or more
symptomatic UTIs w/in 6 months
-3 or > within 12 months
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, When should prophylaxis for recurrent UTI be intiated? - ANSWER✔✔-After previous
UTI resolution is confirmed
Antibiotic regimin for recurrent UTI prophylaxis. - ANSWER✔✔--Daily dosing for 6
months
-Post-coital prophylaxis
-self medication (3-4 days of therapy when symptoms being
What is the clinical presentation of uncomplicated UTI? - ANSWER✔✔--Dysuria
-urinary frequency & urgency
-hematuria
-low back or suprapubic pain/tenderness
-elderly=AMS
WHat is the oral treatment for acute uncomplicated UTI? - ANSWER✔✔--Bactrim 1 DS
BID x 3
-Cefdinir 500 mg BID x 5
-Nitrofurantoin 100 mg BID x 5
Patient education for uncomplicated UTI - ANSWER✔✔-•Complete the antibiotic
regimen
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QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED AND 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS BRAND NEW EXAM ALREADY GRADED A+!!
What are potential causes of chronic infection/UTI? - ANSWER✔✔--obstructions
-antibiotic-resistant bacteria ---- presence of multiple strains of bacteria
What additional HPI questions would you want to ask a patient with urinary
complaints (dyuria, urgency, etc.)? - ANSWER✔✔--fever
-N/V
-Pain (abdominal, pelvic, back)
-LMP
-Contraceptive use
-Sexual partners
-hygeine habits
-Vaginal discharge/irritation
-hx of UTIs
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,What are possible differential diagnosis of dysuria? - ANSWER✔✔--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
What is the easiest, most noninvasive, and most economical way to identify UTI and/or
other renal problems? - ANSWER✔✔-UA
Infection that occurs when the normal sterile condition of the urinary tract is invaded
by pathogenic bacteria - ANSWER✔✔-Lower urinary tract infection
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,Name the types of lower urinary tract infections. - ANSWER✔✔-Urethra: urethritis
Bladder: cystitis
Bladder wall; Intersitital cystitis (IC)
Prostate Gland: Prostatitis
Acute lower urinary tract infections are characterized by what? - ANSWER✔✔-Onset of
UTI in a previously symptom-free individual.
What tests would you order to diagnose lower UTI? - ANSWER✔✔-UA C&S
What results would make you suspect UTI? - ANSWER✔✔--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
Who should receive prophylaxis for recurrent UTI? - ANSWER✔✔--2 or more
symptomatic UTIs w/in 6 months
-3 or > within 12 months
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, When should prophylaxis for recurrent UTI be intiated? - ANSWER✔✔-After previous
UTI resolution is confirmed
Antibiotic regimin for recurrent UTI prophylaxis. - ANSWER✔✔--Daily dosing for 6
months
-Post-coital prophylaxis
-self medication (3-4 days of therapy when symptoms being
What is the clinical presentation of uncomplicated UTI? - ANSWER✔✔--Dysuria
-urinary frequency & urgency
-hematuria
-low back or suprapubic pain/tenderness
-elderly=AMS
WHat is the oral treatment for acute uncomplicated UTI? - ANSWER✔✔--Bactrim 1 DS
BID x 3
-Cefdinir 500 mg BID x 5
-Nitrofurantoin 100 mg BID x 5
Patient education for uncomplicated UTI - ANSWER✔✔-•Complete the antibiotic
regimen
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