Q:How much urine does the average adult pass each day?
Q:How much urine does the average adult pass each day?
The correct answer is: C 1 ½ quarts
Explanation:
The average adult passes about a quart and a half of urine each day. The amount of urine varies, depending on the fluids and foods a person consumes. The volume formed at night is about half that formed in the daytime.
Q:What is the most common cause of a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Q:What is the most common cause of a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
The correct answer is: A Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Explanation:
Most infections arise from one type of bacteria, Escherichia coli (E. coli), which normally lives in the colon. Microorganisms called Chlamydia and Mycoplasma may also cause UTIs in both men and women, but these infections tend to remain limited to the urethra and reproductive system.
Q:Which is a common UTI risk factor in adults?
Q:Which is a common UTI risk factor in adults?
The correct answer is: D All of the above
Explanation:
Some people are more prone to getting a UTI than others. An enlarged prostate gland also can slow the flow of urine, thus raising the risk of infection. A common source of infection is catheters, or tubes, placed in the urethra and bladder. People with diabetes also have a higher risk of a UTI because of changes in the immune system.
Q:What are signs and symptoms of a UTI in adults?
Q:What are signs and symptoms of a UTI in adults?
The correct answer is: D All of the above
Explanation:
Not everyone with a UTI has symptoms, but most people get at least some symptoms. These may include a frequent urge to urinate and a painful, burning feeling in the area of the bladder or urethra during urination. The urine itself may look milky or cloudy, even reddish if blood is present.
Q:How many people in the U.S. visit the doctor each year to be treated for a UTI?
Q:How many people in the U.S. visit the doctor each year to be treated for a UTI?
The correct answer is: A 8.3 million
Explanation:
Infections of the urinary tract are the second most common type of infection in the body. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) account for about 8.3 million doctor visits each year.
Q:To prevent urinary tract infections, some doctors recommend that people drink which liquid?
Q:To prevent urinary tract infections, some doctors recommend that people drink which liquid?
The correct answer is: B Cranberry juice
Explanation:
Some doctors suggest drinking cranberry juice. Cranberry has been used for preventing bladder infections (urinary tract infections, or UTI), as well as in combination with antibiotics for treating acute bladder infections.
Q:On average, what percentage of pregnant women develops UTIs?
Q:On average, what percentage of pregnant women develops UTIs?
The correct answer is: D 2%-4%
Explanation:
According to some reports, about 2 to 4 percent of pregnant women develop a urinary infection. Scientists think that hormonal changes and shifts in the position of the urinary tract during pregnancy make it easier for bacteria to travel up the ureters to the kidneys.
Q:Which antibiotics are used in the treatment of uncomplicated UTIs?
Q:Which antibiotics are used in the treatment of uncomplicated UTIs?
The correct answer is: D All of the above
Explanation:
The drugs most often used to treat routine, uncomplicated UTIs are trimethoprim (Trimpex), trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra, Cotrim), amoxicillin (Amoxil, Trimox, Wymox), nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin, Furadantin), and ampicillin (Omnipen, Polycillin, Principen, Totacillin).
Q:How can women prevent urinary tract infections?
Q:How can women prevent urinary tract infections?
The correct answer is: C Urinate when you feel the need; don't resist the urge to urinate
Explanation:
Doctors suggest some additional steps that a woman can take on her own to avoid an infection:
- Urinate when you feel the need; don't resist the urge to urinate.
- Wipe from front to back to prevent bacteria around the anus from entering the vagina or urethra.
- Avoid using feminine hygiene sprays and scented douches, which may irritate the urethra.
Q:A pregnant woman who develops a UTI needs prompt treatment to avoid:
Q:A pregnant woman who develops a UTI needs prompt treatment to avoid:
The correct answer is: C A and B
Explanation:
A pregnant woman who develops a UTI should be treated promptly to avoid premature delivery of her baby and other risks such as high blood pressure.
Q:Which is NOT a common cause of UTIs in men?
Q:Which is NOT a common cause of UTIs in men?
The correct answer is: A Erectile dysfunction
Explanation:
UTIs in men are often a result of an obstruction -- for example, due to a urinary stone or enlarged prostate -- or are associated with a medical procedure involving a catheter.
Q:Which of the following may provide some relief from UTI pain?
Q:Which of the following may provide some relief from UTI pain?
The correct answer is: C A and B
Explanation:
A heating pad may help relieve the discomfort of a urinary infection. Most doctors suggest that drinking plenty of water helps cleanse the urinary tract of bacteria.
Q:What percentage of women who have a UTI will have another?
Q:What percentage of women who have a UTI will have another?
The correct answer is: C 20%
Explanation:
Many women suffer from frequent UTIs. Nearly 20 percent of women who have a UTI will have another, and 30 percent of those will have yet another. Of the last group, 80 percent will have recurrences.
Q:The urinary system consists of the:
ABladder, kidneys, uterus, and urethra.
BKidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.
COvaries, uterus, urethra, and kidneys.
DUrethra, kidneys, bladder, and vas deferens.
Q:The urinary system consists of the:
The correct answer is: B Kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.
Explanation:
The urinary system consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.
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Reviewed by Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, on June 8, 2010
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