SAQ 1688 – Pyelonephritis imaging, antibiotics and anaphylaxis

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A 40-year-old woman presents with two days of right flank pain, fevers and chills. Your assessment is consistent with pyelonephritis.

List four potential indications for urinary tract imaging.

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She requires admission for IV antibiotics and imaging shows no additional complications. List four antibiotic regimens you might prescribe and give the appropriate clinical indication for each.

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Shortly after antibiotic administration she develops a rash and the following vital signs. State four components of your management.

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Observation Result
GCS 14 (E4 V4 M6)
Pulse 140/min
Blood pressure 75/40 mmHg
Respiratory rate 24/min
Oxygen saturation 89% on room air


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