CE Test Questions:

1. Which of the following is the most common urinary pathogen? a. P. mirabilis b. P. aeruginosa c. E. coli d. S. aureus 2. The minimum effective dose of ciprofloxacin for uncomplicated, acute cystitis is: a. 100 mg, po, BID for 3 days b. 200 mg, po, BID for 7 days c. 250 mg, po, BID for 3 days d. 400 mg, po, BID for 10 days 3. The selection of a fluoroquinolone drug for the treatment of acute cystitis should be limited to all of the following groups of patients except: a. Those with UTI caused by bacteria resistant to other antimicrobials b. Those over age 65 with co- existing illness c. Those for whom other agents have failed to successfully eradicate the infection d. Those unable to tolerate other oral agents 4. For methenamine to be effective in suppressing bacterial growth, urinary pH must be maintained at what level? a. >/= 7.5 b.>/= 6.5 c. >/= 6.5 d.>/= 5.5

5. Which drug is considered safe for the treatment of acute UTI during pregnancy? a. Amoxicillin b. Cinoxacin c. Nitrofurantoin d. Trimethoprim 6. The nurse is providing health teaching to a young female patient about the prevention of future episodes of acute cystitis. Which of the following statements would indicate the need for further teaching? a. "I am going to be taking more showers and less baths now." b. "I must remember to go to the bathroom every 2 to 3 hours." c. "I can discontinue my medicine when the burning goes away." d. "It will be important to empty empty my bladder before and after sexual intercourse." 7. When administered in a single dose for the treatment of acute cystitis, which of the following antimicrobials is considered most effective in eradicating bacteria? a. Enoxacin b. Nalidixic acid c. Nitrofurantoin d. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole 8. Which of the following factors

is considered most important to the selection of an appropriate antimicrobial for the treatment of acute cystitis? a. The cost of the medication. b. The results of the urine culture and sensitivity report. c. The availability of a generic formulation of the drug. d. The type of adverse reactions that may be experienced. 9. The primary advantage of administering Nitrofurantoin to a patient with acute cystitis is that: a. Clinically-significant bacterial resistance is minimal. b. The drug may be administered as a 3-day regimen. c. There are few serious adverse reactions associated with its use. d. The drug may be taken with food. 10. Of the following risk factors, which one has been scientifically linked to the development of acute cystitis? a. Use of tampons and feminine hygiene sprays b. Use of underwear made from synthetic fabrics c. Use of a diaphragm and spermicidal gel d.Use of a tub for bathing

Continuing Education Credit for Pharmacologic Therapy for Acute Cystitis in Adults: A Review of Treatment Options (J997-1.0) 1.0; contact hour credit (valid until 9/99) Please complete the following information and send to SUNA, East Holly Ave., Box 56, Pitman, NJ 08071- 0056, with a check or money order for $12 (members) or $20 (non-members) payable to the Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates, Inc. Please print: Name________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________________________________________________ City/State____________________________________Zip Code________________________________________________ Nursing License_______________________________State___________________________________________________ Social Security Number___________________Date Submitted______________________________________________

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