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Ch 10 GU

Disorders for Test #3

QuestionAnswer
Urinary tract infections Presence of microorganisms in any urinary system structure
Bacteriuria Bacteria in the urine
Bacteriuria The most common of all nosocomial infections
Gram-negative microorganisms that commonly infect the urinary tract E. Coli, Klebsiella, Proteus, Pseudomonas
Cystitis Inflammation of the wall of the urinary bladder
The most common microorganism causing acute cystitis E. Coli
TURP Transurethral resection of the prostate
Specific gravity Measures the patient's hydration status and gives information about the kidney's ability to concentrate urine
BUN Blood Urea Nitrogen
BUN test Used to determine the kidney's ability to rid the blood of non-protein nitrogen waste and urea
BUN range 10-20 mg/dL
Blood Creatnine A catabolic product of creatine, which is used in skeletal muscle contraction; only elevated by renal disorders
Blood Creatnine range 0.5-1.2 mg/dL
Creatnine Clearance urine range 87-139 mL/min
Osmolality The weight of the solute compared with its own weight
Plasma osmolality May be done when pituitary disorders are suspected
KUB Radiography Assesses the general status of the abdomen and the size, structure, and position of the urinary tract structures
IVP or IVU Intravenous Pyelogram or Intravenous Urography
IVP Evaluates structures of the urinary tract, filling of the renal pelvis with urine, and transport of urine via the ureters to the bladder
Retrograde Pyelography Examination of the lower urinary tract with cystoscope
Voiding cystography Used to detect abnormalities of the urinary bladder and the urethra; patient voids while radiographs are being taken
Endoscopic Procedures Visual examinations of hollow organs using an instrument with a scope and a light source
Cystoscopy Visual examination to inspect, treat or diagnose disorders of the urinary bladder and proximal structures
Renal angiography Aids in evaluating blood supply to the kidneys, evaluate masses, and detects possible complications after kidney transplantation
Renal venogram Provides information about the kidney's venous drainage
Computed Tomography Differentiates masses of the kidney; creates a three dimensional map of the renal structure
MRI Uses nuclear magnetic resonance to obtain a visual assessment of body tissues
Coude catheter Used when enlargement of the prostate is suspected
Foley catheter Continuous drainage
Malecot, de Pezzer or mushroom catheters Used to drain urine from the renal pelvis
Robinson catheter Used to facilitate intermittent drainage
Ureteral catheter Used to pass into the ureters
Whistle-tip catheter Used if there is blood in the urine
Cystostomy, vesicostomy or suprapubic catheters Used to divert urine flow away from the ureter
Condom or external catheter Used for the incontinent male to minimize skin irritation and risk of infection
Amount of urine to cause urge 250 mL
Bladder holds... 750-1000 mL
Moderately full bladder 450 mL
What is in the urine? Water, nitrogenous wastes and salts
Albuminuria Indicates possible renal disease, increased blood pressure or toxicity
Glucosuria Indicates high blood glucose level
Hematuria May indicate infection, tumors, or renal disease
Ketonuria Occurs when too many fatty acids are oxidized
Leakocytes in the urine Indicates infection in the urinary tract
Potassium-sparing diuretics Act on the distal convoluted tubule to inhibit sodium reabsorption and potassium secretion
Potassium-sparing diuretic examples Aldactone, Dyrenium
Osmotic diuretics Act at the proximal convoluted tubule to increase plasma osmotic pressure
Osmotic diuretic example Osmitrol
Urolithiasis Formation of urinary calculi that can occur in any area of the urinary tract
Nephrolithiasis Stones in the kidney
Ureterolithiasis Stones in the ureter
Cystolithiasis Stones in the bladder
Urolithiasis Develops from minerals that have precipitated out of solution and adhere, forming stones that vary in size and shape
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy Alternative to surgery to remove kidney stones
Stones in the lower tract Can be removed by cystoscopy with stone manipulation or by surgical incision
Azotemia Excessive amounts of nitrogenous compounds in the blood
Hematuria Blood in the urine
Pyuria Pus in the urine
Nocturia Excessive urination at night
Asthenia General feeling of tiredness and listlessness
Bacteriuria Bacteria in the urine
Ditropan Reduces bladder spasms (antispasmodic)
Urinary retention Inability to void with an urge to void
Stress incontinence Involuntary loss of urine during physical exertion or when coughing, sneezing or laughing
Neurogenic bladder Loss of involuntary voiding control, resulting in urinary retention or incontinence
Neurogenic bladder cause A lesion of the nervous system that interferes with the normal nerve conduction of the urinary bladder
Spastic bladder Caused by a lesion above the voiding reflex that results in a loss of the urge to void and a loss of motor control
Flaccid bladder Caused by a lesion of a lower motor neuron that results in pooling of urine and incomplete emptying
Urethritis Inflammation of the urethra, presence or absence of gonorrhea
Nongonorrheal is called... Nonspecific urethritis
Nonspecific urethritis may be caused by... candidal or trichomonal infections in women
Prostatitis Inflammation and/or infection of the prostate gland
Bacterial prostatitis Caused by infectious organisms such as pseudomonas and S. fecalis
Prostatodynia Pain in the prostate gland
Pyelonephritis Inflammation of the structures of the kidney; renal pelvis, renal tubules, and interstitial tissue
Pyelonephritis is almost always caused by... E. coli
Diagnosis of pyelonephritis is confirmed by... Pus and blood in the urine
Urinary obstruction Obstruction at any point within the urinary tract
Hydronephrosis The dilation of the renal pelvis and calyces
Hydronephrosis is caused by... Obstructions in the lower urinary tract, the ureters or the kidneys
Micturation Voiding
Majority of renal tumors are... Malignant adenocarcinomas, also known as renal carcinoma
The bladder Is the most common site of cancer in the urinary tract
Benign prostatic hypertrophy The prostate enlarges, exerting pressue on the urethra and neck of the bladder which prevents complete emptying
Prostatic cancer is most common in... Men over 50
Nephritis Characterized by inflammation of the kidney and abnormal function
Glomerulonephritis Preceded by an infection
Renal failure Kidney's inability to remove wastes, concentrate urine and conserve or eliminate electrolytes
Most common cause of renal failure Diabetes
Chronic renal failure Kidneys are unable to regain normal function
Dialysis Medical procedure for the removal of certain elements from the blood
Nephrectomy Surgical removal of the kidney
Partial nephrectomy Removal of only the diseased or infected portion of the kidney
Radical nephrectmy Removing the entire kidney, a section of the ureter, the adrenal gland, and the fatty tissues surrounding the kidney
Nephrostomy Incision created between the kidney and the skin to drain urine directly from the renal pelvis
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