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What is pyelonephritis? |
A bacterial infection of the kidneys |
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Which organism causes most pyelonephritis? |
E. Coli |
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Name the symptom that pyelonephritis and cystitis have in common? |
-Frequency -Urgency -Burning -Couly, foul smelling urine |
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What medical intervention is necessary in pyelonephritis? |
IV antibiotics for one to two weeks Must get a urine culture 2 weeks after antibiotic therapy is over |
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How does pyelonephritis differ from cystitis in meaning? |
Cystitis = bladder infection Pyelonephritis = infection of kidney/pelvis |
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What causes or precedes pyelonephritis? |
Cystitis always does |
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Will the client with pyelonephritis have daily weights? |
Yes -As would any client with a kidney problem |
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Name the 5 signs/symptoms that pyelonephritis has that cystitis DOES not have |
1. Fever 2. Flank pain 3. Chills 4. Increased WBC 5. Malaise |
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What is the BIG danger with pyelonephritis? |
Permanent scarring and kidney damage |
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How is pyelonephritis prevented? |
By preventing or treating all CYSTITIS (UTIs) |
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Will the client with pyelonephritis have hematuria? |
It is common but not always present |
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The patient with pyelonephritis will have hypertension or hypotension? |
Hypertension |
