This activity examines and clarifies the role of antibiotics for urinary tract infections, using a patient presentation. Urinary tract infections affect the urinary system. Cystitis is a common type that involves the bladder or urethra, while pyelonephritis is a more severe type of UTI that affects the kidneys. Clara is an 82-year-old woman who lives in the local residential aged care home. Today her family member reports that Clara has symptoms of urge incontinence and is going to the toilet frequently at night.

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Target audience: Nurses, Pharmacists and other health professionals working in aged care

Cost: Free

CPD points: This is a self-reported activity.


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Learning outcomes

General practitioners

On completion of this case study, you should be able to:

  • Recognise presenting symptoms
  • Understand management of a urinary tract infection and how mismanagement can impact on antimicrobial resistance
  • Determine prophylactic management options for recurrent urinary tract infection
  • Implement a systematic approach to review person's current medicines and their ongoing use.
 

CPD points

Continuing professional development

 

Self-directed CPD

It is recommended that 1 CPD hour be recorded for the purposes of self-directed CPD, or 2 CPD credits for pharmacists that have achieved an assessment score of 80% or more.

 

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