Neph Flashcards
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What are the bugs for acute cystitis?
e coli enterococcus klebsiella pseudomonas enterobacter
How does the bacteria grow?
colonizes in the urethra and works its way down the bladder
Child has acute cystitis - PE?
strong smelling urine
suprapubic pain
bloody urine
What are acute cystitis PE for adult?
increase freq Burning Itching Dysuria Suprapubic pain
What to expect on urine dipstick for acute cystitis?
(+) uluekocyte esterase
(+) nitrite
What does leukocyte esterase mean? nitrite?
leukocyte esterase - pyruia - WBC present
nitrite - bacteria present
When should you do a urine C&S?
acute cystitis suspicion is HIGH but sx are not classic
When should you do a US in acute cystitis?
MALE children w/UTI
GU anomalies
When should you do a VCUG in acute cystitis?
recurrent in FEMALE CHILDREN
How to tx acute cystitis- uncomplicated?
bactrim DS BID x3days
cipro/levofloxacin - fluoroquinolone
ceftriaxone - 3rd gen
How to acute cystitis -complicated/pregnant?
nitrofurantoin BID x5-7days
ampicillin
amoxicillin
oral cephalosporin
How to acute cystitis - complicated/men?
bactrim DS BID x7days
What should ALWAYS be added when tx acute cystitis?
pyridium (phenazopyridine) x2-3days to control BURNING/pain
What should be warned about pyridium?
urine turning orange - shows that meds are working
How to prevent acute cystitis?
cranberry juice
pee after sex
shower>bath
What are bugs for pyelonephritis? Why?
e coli klebsiella enterobacter pseudomonas same as acute cystitis b/c it is a bug that works UP from the bladder to KIDNEY
What are the types of pyelonephritis?
emphysematous
xantogranulomatrous
What is emphysematous in pyelonpehritis?
gas in renal tissues
What is xantogranulomatrous?
occurs w/ obstruction
leads to tissue destruction
What PE to expect in pyelonephritis?
FEVER
N/V
CVA tenderness
What labs to run in pyelonephritis?
UA - WBC casts + proteins
UA+C&S
BC
How to tx uncomplicated pyelonpehritis?
fluroquinolone x5-7days
augmentin x14days
How to tx complicated pyelonephritis?
IV fluids
ampicillin + gentamicin/cipro
Pt has bladder pain that is relieved w/ urination? What to expect on UA and C&S?
interstitial cystisis
neg urine dipstick
neg culture