Urinary Tract Infection and Kidney Stones Flashcards
1
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What is a UTI?
A
Infection of the urinary tract with microorganisms
2
Q
What is a Lower UTI?
A
- Cystitis; inflammation of the bladder
- Urethritis; inflammation of the urethra
3
Q
Signs and Symptoms of Lower UTI?
A
- Urinary frequency and urgency
- Burning sensation
- Cloudy and foul smelling urine
4
Q
Pain referral for UTI?
A
- Suprapubic
- Lower abdominal
- Groin
5
Q
What is an Upper UTI?
A
Pyelonephritis; inflammation of one or both of the kidneys
6
Q
Signs and Symptoms of and Upper UTI?
A
Systemic Involvement:
- fever
- chills
- malaise
7
Q
Pain Referral Pattern of an Upper UTI?
A
Tenderness and pain over kidneys (back/flank pain)
8
Q
Provocation tests for Upper UTI?
A
- Murphy’s Sign; tenderness over costovertebral angle
- Palpation or percussion over the kidney. (Kidney Percussion Test)
9
Q
Populations at Risk for UTI?
A
- Autoimmune Disease
- Urinary obstruction; kidney stones
- Catheterization
- Older men and women
10
Q
Pain Radiation Pattern for Kidney Stones?
A
Renal-Colic Pain
- Lower abdominal quadrant
- Bladder area
- Perineal area
11
Q
Signs and symptoms of kidney stones
A
- Cool and clammy skin
- Vomiting
12
Q
Medical procedure to break down kidney stones?
A
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
