Urinary Tract Infection

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The burning sensation when passing urine
dysuria
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When blood is present in the urine
haematuria
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A part of the body that can become painful and indicate the presence of a UTI
flank
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The strongest risk factor for getting a UTI (6,8)
sexual activity
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The absence of which hormone can increase the risk of a UTI
oestrogen
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What does UTI stand for?
urinary tract infection
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Pyelonephritis is the ------------ of the kidneys
inflammation
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What is the most common form of UTI?
cystitis
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Cystitis is the inflammation of which organ in the body
bladder
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Which chronic condition can be a predisposing factor of a UTI
diabetes
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Which gender is more likely to get a UTI
female
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Which bacteria is the most causative organism of a UTI?
E Coli
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When an infection gets into the blood
sepsis
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What medication is used to treat the UTI?
antibiotics
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In women over 65, this can indicate a UTI when combined with what other symptom? (3,12)
new incontinence
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What is the most common symptom seen in elderly patients with UTI’s?
delirium
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Pyelo means
pelvis
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The use of which medical device increases the risk of getting a UTI?
catheter
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When blood is present in the urine

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haematuria

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A part of the body that can become painful and indicate the presence of a UTI

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The strongest risk factor for getting a UTI (6,8)

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The absence of which hormone can increase the risk of a UTI

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