Learning objective 1. Describe the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of antibiotics used for UTIs.
Learning objective 2. Identify signs and symptoms of cystitis and pyelonephritis.
Learning objective 3. Distinguish between bacteriuria, sterile pyuria, and sterile urine, using the results of a urinalysis.
Learning objective 4. Ensure urine cultures are taken in patients with pyelonephritis or recurrent cystitis.
Learning objective 5. List the top 4 common uropathogens that cause UTIs.
Learning objective 6. Given a patient case, recommend effective drug therapy for the treatment of cystitis or pyelonephritis.
Learning objective 7. Change empiric therapy to pathogen-directed therapy based on urine culture and susceptibility results.
Learning objective 8. Describe how OTC products should be used in the treatment and prevention of UTIs.