Ch. 34, 56, 57 & 58 Quiz Flashcards
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Name and upper UTI and tell how it is usually gotten.
Acute Pyelonephritis - usually develops from a lower UTI
What are some s/s of an upper UTI?
Chills, fever, flank pain, painful urination, urgency, frequency, pyuria
Name 3 lower UTIs.
Acute cystitis, urethritis, and prostatitis
What organisms usually cause a lower UTI?
E. coli, Staph, Klebsiella, Pseudomonas
What are some s/s of a lower UTI?
Pain and burning on urination, frequency, urgency, foul smelling
What is a combo drug often used to treat UTIs and what is the purpose of using it?
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim). Used to prevent trimethoprim resistant organisms b/c single agent treatment can lead to drug resistance.
Name the 5 classes of drugs used to fight UTIs.
Urinary Anti-infectives, Sulfanomides, Fluoroquinolones, Penicillins, and 3rd-generation Cephalosporins
What anti-infective treats UTIs?
Nitrofurantoin (Furadantin, Macrodantin)
What Sulfanomides are used to treat UTIs?
Trimethoprim-sulphamethazole (Bactrim)
What Fuoroquinolones are used to treat UTIs?
Nalidaxic acid (Neg-Gam), ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
What Penicillins are used to treat UTIs?
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (Augmentin)
What 3rd-generation Cephalosporins are used to treat UTIs?
Cefixime (Maxipime)
How does Nitrofurantoin work?
Treats gram+ and gram- and inhibits bacterial enzymes and metabolism
What are the side effects of Nitrofurantoin?
Rust or brown colored urine, N/V, rash, pruruitis, dizziness, HA, drowsiness
What would some adverse reactions to Nitrofurantoin be?
Superinfection, peripheral neuropathy, hepatotoxicity, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, and blood dyscrasias
What are some nursing interventions when administering Nitrofurantoin?
Take with food to decrease GI distress, Shake liquid suspension well, rinse mouth after taking drug, avoid antacids (2hrs before and after), Increase fluid intake, consume cranberry juice, plums, proteins, vitamin C
What food should not be eaten when taking Nitrofurantoin and why?
Grapefruit b/c it hinders absorption
What antiseptic/antiinfective is effective against Pseudomonas and E. coli?
Methenamine hippurate (Hiprex)
When is Methenamine hippurate (Hiprex) bactericidal?
When urine is acidic.
What other class of drug should NOT be taken with Methenamine hippurate (Hiprex) and why?
Sulfonamides b/c they may cause crystalluria
What client teaching is appropriate with Methenamine hippurate (Hiprex)?
Consume acidic foods and fluids; Vitamin C produces an acid-ash diet (meat, fish, eggs, and cereals), which enhances the function of this medication
What does Methenamine hippurate (Hiprex) treat?
Treats chronic UITS
What is a urinary analgesic used to treat the symptoms of a UTI?
Phenazopyridine (Pyridium)…doesn’t actually treat the UTI, it treats the symptoms
What does Phenazopyridine (Pyridium) relieve?
N/V and diarrhea (should report if severe b/c may become dehydrated); Red-orange urine: this is an expected SE (most common)