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The NP would know that the patient most likely has an
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uncomplicated UTI because: i,- i,-
A. Flank pain is present but minimal.
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B. The UTI responds well to a short course of antibiotic therapy.
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C. The bacteria are contained within the bladder.
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D. There is low-grade fever.
i,- B. An uncomplicated UTI
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responds to a short course of antibiotic therapy. The other
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choices are not typical of an uncomplicated UTI.
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A common organism that causes a urinary tract infection include:
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A. Syncytial virus.
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B. Staphylococcus saprophyticus.
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C. Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA).
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D. Streptococcus pneumonia.
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saprophyticus is the only choice listed that commonly causes a i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
UTI.
,A 21-year-old patient reports to the primary care clinic
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complaining of urinary urgency, frequency and burning. She also
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reports a small amount of vaginal discharge that contains an
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odor. It is likely that the NP will perform a vaginal exam at this
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visit.
True
False True. Because of the vaginal discharge that contains an
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odor, the NP will most likely perform a vaginal exam to rule out
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an STD. i,-
Which of the following can help to prevent a UTI?
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A. Douching to prevent the growth of bacteria
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B. Taking more Vitamin D
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C. Use spermicides during sexual intercourse
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D. Increase water consumption
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prevents UTI as it keeps bacteria flushed out of the urinary tract.
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A symptom of a lower urinary tract infection includes:
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A. Decreased Urination
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B. Fever
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C. Flank pain
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D. Urgency
i,- i,-i,- i,- D. Urgency is a symptom of lower tract UTI.
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,Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of a
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urinary tract infection (UTI)? i,- i,- i,-
A. Frequent showering
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B. Marathon running
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C. Perimenopause
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D. Pregnancy
i,- i,-i,- i,- D. Pregnancy is a risk factor the development
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of a UTI.
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Women are at a higher risk for the development of a UTI because
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of having a shorter urethra.
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True
False True. Women have a shorter urethra that puts them at
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higher risk for developing a UTI.
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Which of the following is true regarding a complicated urinary
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tract infection? i,-
A. It is usually asymptomatic
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B. Bacteria is located mostly in the lower urinary tract
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C. Can be caused by a structural urinary tract disorder
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D. Is associated with young adults
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be caused by a structural issue in the urinary tract.
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, Uncomplicated UTI i,- i,-i,- i,- 1. Occurs in the normal urinary tract
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2. Simple cystitis in non-pregnant women without any urologic
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abnormalities
3. Responds well to a short course of antibiotic therapy
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Complicated UTI i,- i,-i,- i,- 1. A UTI that extends beyond the bladder
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2. Caused by structural or functional urinary tract abnormalities or
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untreated UTI i,-
3. Infants and older adults affected
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4. Associated with:
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Diabetes
Pregnancy
The urinalysis of a patient with a complicated UTI will show WBCs
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and casts
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True
False i,-i,- i,- True. Casts are present in a complicated UTI.
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2026 Update) Advanced Pathophysiology
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Practice Questions with Verified Answers| i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
100% Correct |Grade A – Chamberlain. i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
The NP would know that the patient most likely has an
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uncomplicated UTI because: i,- i,-
A. Flank pain is present but minimal.
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B. The UTI responds well to a short course of antibiotic therapy.
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C. The bacteria are contained within the bladder.
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D. There is low-grade fever.
i,- B. An uncomplicated UTI
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responds to a short course of antibiotic therapy. The other
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choices are not typical of an uncomplicated UTI.
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A common organism that causes a urinary tract infection include:
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A. Syncytial virus.
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B. Staphylococcus saprophyticus.
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C. Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA).
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D. Streptococcus pneumonia.
i,- B. Staphylococcus i,- i,-i,- i,- i,- i,-
saprophyticus is the only choice listed that commonly causes a i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
UTI.
,A 21-year-old patient reports to the primary care clinic
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complaining of urinary urgency, frequency and burning. She also
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reports a small amount of vaginal discharge that contains an
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odor. It is likely that the NP will perform a vaginal exam at this
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visit.
True
False True. Because of the vaginal discharge that contains an
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odor, the NP will most likely perform a vaginal exam to rule out
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an STD. i,-
Which of the following can help to prevent a UTI?
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A. Douching to prevent the growth of bacteria
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B. Taking more Vitamin D
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C. Use spermicides during sexual intercourse
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D. Increase water consumption
i,- D. Water consumption
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prevents UTI as it keeps bacteria flushed out of the urinary tract.
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A symptom of a lower urinary tract infection includes:
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A. Decreased Urination
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B. Fever
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C. Flank pain
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D. Urgency
i,- i,-i,- i,- D. Urgency is a symptom of lower tract UTI.
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,Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of a
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urinary tract infection (UTI)? i,- i,- i,-
A. Frequent showering
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B. Marathon running
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C. Perimenopause
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D. Pregnancy
i,- i,-i,- i,- D. Pregnancy is a risk factor the development
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of a UTI.
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Women are at a higher risk for the development of a UTI because
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of having a shorter urethra.
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True
False True. Women have a shorter urethra that puts them at
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higher risk for developing a UTI.
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Which of the following is true regarding a complicated urinary
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tract infection? i,-
A. It is usually asymptomatic
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B. Bacteria is located mostly in the lower urinary tract
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C. Can be caused by a structural urinary tract disorder
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D. Is associated with young adults
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be caused by a structural issue in the urinary tract.
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, Uncomplicated UTI i,- i,-i,- i,- 1. Occurs in the normal urinary tract
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2. Simple cystitis in non-pregnant women without any urologic
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abnormalities
3. Responds well to a short course of antibiotic therapy
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Complicated UTI i,- i,-i,- i,- 1. A UTI that extends beyond the bladder
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2. Caused by structural or functional urinary tract abnormalities or
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untreated UTI i,-
3. Infants and older adults affected
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4. Associated with:
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indwelling catheters i,-
renal calculii,-
Diabetes
Pregnancy
The urinalysis of a patient with a complicated UTI will show WBCs
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and casts
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True
False i,-i,- i,- True. Casts are present in a complicated UTI.
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