Given the following urinalysis results, select the most appropriate course of action: pH - 8.0; protein = tr; glucose = Neg; ketone = Sm; blood = Neg; nitrite = Neg; 0-2 RBCs/HPF; 20-50 WBCs/HPF; bacteria = Lg; CaCO3 crystals = Sm
SITUATION: A 6-mL pediatric urine sample is processed for routine urinalysis in the usual manner. The sediment is prepared by centrifuging all the urine remaining after performing the biochemical tests. The following results are obtained:
The NP suggests that a pregnant patient may have been physically abused by a domestic partner. The NP knows that: A. Abuse often ends in homicide by the abuser
A urine specimen is tested and shown to have a pH of 8.0. This value is: Normal In the microscopic observation of urine sediment, yeast most resembles: Red blood cells A CLIA-waived urine pregnancy test result can detect hCG as early as: 1 week after implantation, or 4 to 5 days before a missed menstrual period
Why is a urine analysis important during pregnancy? A urine test is used to assess bladder or kidney infections, diabetes, dehydration, and Preeclampsia by screening for high levels of sugars, proteins, ketones, and bacteria.
Table IIAsymptomatic bacteriuriaFirst line treatmentAmoxicillin 500 mg every 8–12 h – for 3–7 daysCephalexin 500 mg every 12/6 h – for 3–7 daysFDA cat. BAmoxicillin/clavulanic acid 500 mg every 12 h – for 3–7 daysNitrofurantoin 100 mg every 12 h – for 5–7 days*4 more rows
UTIs can be safely treated with antibiotics during pregnancy. Urinary tract infections are most commonly treated by antibiotics. Doctors usually prescribe a 3-7 day course of antibiotics that is safe for you and the baby.
A 7-day course of antibiotic therapy is recommended by the NICE guideline committee (based on evidence and clinical experience) to ensure complete cure as the risk of harm from a UTI is higher in pregnant women than in non-pregnant women [NICE, 2018d].
As your growing baby expands, the bladder gets compressed (flattened), making less space for urine. This extra pressure can make you feel the urge to urinate more often than normal. Usually, this is temporary and goes away within a few weeks of your baby's birth.
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection of some part of your body's urinary system, which includes your: Kidneys. Ureters (tubes that carries urine from your kidneys to your bladder) Bladder. Urethra (a short tube that carries urine from your bladder to outside your body)
During pregnancy, you may be screened for urinary tract infections (UTIs). Even if you don't have symptoms, you'll likely be prescribed an antibiotic to treat it. Amoxicillin and cephalexin (Keflex) are usually the first-choice antibiotics for a UTI during pregnancy.
You may be given:Amoxicillin —This is a type of penicillin antibiotic. It comes as a pill or liquid.Clindamycin —Can be used if you have an allergy to penicillin.Ceftriaxone, Cephalexin, Cefazolin —These are cephalosporin antibiotics. ... Azithromycin, Erythromycin —These drugs are called macrolides.
Here's a sampling of antibiotics generally considered safe during pregnancy:Penicillins, including amoxicillin (Amoxil, Larotid) and ampicillin.Cephalosporins, including cefaclor and cephalexin (Keflex)Clindamycin (Cleocin, Clinda-Derm, Clindagel)
For uncomplicated acute bacterial cystitis in nonpregnant women, the preferred therapy is trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole twice daily for 3 days. In areas where resistance to this antimicrobial agent is more than 15% to 20%, another regimen should be chosen.