Key microbio questions

Question 1

When suspecting a UTI - the presence of loin pain and rigors suggests what type of UTI ?

Answer 1

Upper - e.g. pylonephritis

Question 2

Why is nitrofuratonin not given for upper UTI’s ?

Answer 2

Because it has a high failure rate

Question 3

Why is erythromycin not given for UTI’s ?

Answer 3

Because it doesn’t work on Coliiformes

Question 4

What protective equipment is required when handling patients with a UTI?

Answer 4

Gloves and apron should be worn when emptying urine containers

Question 5

What is the KEY thing to consider when deciding to give antibiotics to someone with a possible UTI ?

Answer 5

• If they are symptomatic or not
• If they are not symptomatic then DONT give antibiotics

Question 6

What is the only exception which would cause you to give antibiotics to a patient who is not symptomatic for a UTI?

Answer 6

If they are pregnant and have bacteruria

Question 7

What is the most common STI’s ?

Answer 7

Chlamydia and 2nd to that is gonorrhoea

Question 8

What patients do you not dip stick there urine ?

Answer 8

Catheterised patients and old people

Question 9

What is the treatment for mild c.diff infections ?

Answer 9

Metronidazole

Question 10

What is the treatment for severe C.diff infections ?

Answer 10

Vancomycin

Question 11

When handling a patient with C.diff what protective equipment is required?

Answer 11

• Full protection
• Separate room etc