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Which of the following can help to prevent a UTI? A. Use spermicides during sexual intercourse B. Taking more Vitamin D C. Douching to prevent the growth of bacteria D. Increase water consumption - Answer--D. Increase water consumption Water consumption prevents UTI as it keeps bacteria flushed...

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Which of the following can help to prevent a UTI?

A. Use spermicides during sexual intercourse

B. Taking more Vitamin D

C. Douching to prevent the growth of bacteria

D. Increase water consumption - Answer--D. Increase water consumption

Water consumption prevents UTI as it keeps bacteria flushed out of the urinary tract.



A symptom of a lower urinary tract infection includes:

A. Fever

B. Urgency

C. Flank pain

D. Decreased Urination - Answer--B. Urgency is a symptom of lower tract UTI.



Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of a urinary tract infection (UTI)?

A. Pregnancy

B. Perimenopause

C. Marathon running

D. Frequent showering - Answer--A. Pregnancy is a risk factor the development of a UTI.

, Women are at a higher risk for the development of a UTI because of having a shorter urethra.

True

False - Answer--True, women have a shorter urethra that puts them at higher risk for developing a UTI.



Which of the following is true regarding a complicated urinary tract infection?

A. It is usually asymptomatic

B. Bacteria is located mostly in the lower urinary tract

C. Is associated with young adults

D. Can be caused by a structural urinary tract disorder - Answer--D. A complicated UTI can be caused by
a structural issue in the urinary tract.

Urologist - Answer---Referral to a urologist is necessary if the individual does not respond to antibiotic
treatment or if there are recurrent UTIs, specifically 3 or more in one year

-Because upper UTI is uncommon in males, they should be referred to a urologist.

-The presence of hematuria would warrant a referral to the urologist to determine the presence of
significant renal disease



When there is vaginal discharge or itching involved, the NP may need to include - Answer--A genital
exam as well to rule out or diagnose a sexually transmitted infection (STI).



Organisms that Cause Urinary Tract Infections - Answer--The most common organisms that cause a UTI
is Escherichia coli (E. Coli), Staphylococcus saprophyticus, Proteus Mirabilis, and Klebsiella.



-E. coli causes approximately 80% of the cases of UTI because it is the most common organism
contained in the fecal matter that is easily accessible from the anus to the urethra.

-If nitrites are present, this indicates that the causative organism is gram negative.

-A urine culture may also be performed to determine infection. A positive culture indicates that there
are greater than 100,000 colony forming units/ml.

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