NR-507 Advanced Pathophysiology
Final Exam
Risk factors for UTI
Correct Answer:
Pregnancy Menopause Foley catheterization
Why pregnancy is a risk factor for UTI
Correct Answer:
Increased progesterone relaxes the smooth muscle that causes urine statis
What is leukocyte esterase?
Correct Answer:
Substance released by WBC's
Most common bacteria in UTI's
Correct Answer:
e coli 1 / 2
Pt education for UTI
Correct Answer:
Drink water cranberry or vitamin c urinate before and after sex avoid hygiene sprays wipe from front to back Showers > bath
Signs of BPH
Correct Answer:
Dribbling weak stream straining dysuria hesitation nocturia
treatment for BPH
Correct Answer:
5-alpha reductase inhibitors Alpha-1 antagonists A transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
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