A patient has a UTI. Which are the kinds of drugs that may be used to treat the UTI? (Select all that apply)

Topical estrogen

Urinary tract antiseptics

Diuretics

Antispasmodic agents

Antibiotics

Analgesics

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : B,D,E,F

A. Topical estrogen: Estrogen therapy is used for recurrent UTIs in postmenopausal women due to atrophic changes but is not directly for UTI treatment.

B. Urinary tract antiseptics: These are used to prevent and treat UTIs by exerting a local antibacterial effect.

C. Diuretics: Diuretics promote urine production but do not treat infections.

D. Antispasmodic agents: These relieve bladder spasms associated with UTIs.

E. Antibiotics: Antibiotics are the primary treatment for UTIs.

F. Analgesics: Analgesics, such as phenazopyridine, are used to manage pain caused by UTIs.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Potassium: Potassium levels may rise in kidney dysfunction but are not directly related to increased glomerular permeability.

B. Sodium: Sodium imbalance occurs in kidney dysfunction but is not a direct result of glomerular permeability.

C. Proteins: Increased permeability in glomerulonephritis allows proteins to leak into the urine, resulting in proteinuria.

D. Water: Water imbalance can occur, but it is not related to glomerular permeability.

A. Childhood disease of mumps B. Frequent cystitis C. Recent wound infection D. Streptococcal infection

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Childhood disease of mumps: Mumps does not typically result in glomerulonephritis.

B. Frequent cystitis: Cystitis affects the bladder and does not lead to glomerulonephritis.

C. Recent wound infection: While infections can cause systemic inflammation, glomerulonephritis is commonly linked to streptococcal infections.

D. Streptococcal infection: Acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis is an immune response following a group A streptococcal infection.

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