SAQ 1058 – Administration – urine culture quality-improvement project

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You are concerned that many urine specimens from elderly ED patients are being sent for culture without clear clinical indication, with many returning mixed growth.

Outline quality-improvement project steps to investigate your concern further.

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List four history or examination factors that increase the pre-test probability of UTI.

(Marked out of 4.0)


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What are three disadvantages of unnecessary antibiotic prescription?

(Marked out of 3.0)


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Total Score: 0 / 13

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