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1
Q

exceptions to bacteria in urine with asymptomatic

A

invasive urinary procedure
(turp procedure)
pregnant
first 6 months after renal transplant

2
Q

Criteria for suspected UTI with no indwelling catheter

A
At least one of the following:
*Temp >100. 4
o F on 2 consecutive occasions
*Acute dysuria (pain)
* New or increased frequency, urgency, incontinence
* New flank or suprapubic pain
* Hematuria
* New onset cognitive impairment (consider other causes)
3
Q

Criteria for suspected UTI with indwelling catheter

A

At least one of the following with no other recognizable cause
*Temp > 100.4
o F on 2 consecutive occasions
*Suprapubic tenderness
*Costovertebral angle pain or tenderness
* New onset cognitive impairment (consider other causes)

4
Q

If UTI criteria present you would

A

obtain urine for ua

5
Q

what would cause positive UA

A

WBC>10

6
Q

empiric treatment agent first line

A

nitrofurantoin 100mg bid X5d

7
Q

nitrofurantoin creatinine clearance for use

A

> 60 suggested
30 is max
<30 leads to toxic