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HCP Urinary system
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Nephron | Functional unit of the kidneys. Form urine by the processes of filtration, re absorption, and secretion. |
| Cystitis | Inflammation of the bladder |
| Cytocele | Is a hernia of the bladder through the vaginal wall. |
| Cystolith | Kidney stone of the urinary bladder. |
| Dysuria | Difficult or painful urination. Frequently associated with UTI's. |
| Anuria | AKA Anuresis; is the complete suppression of the urine formation by the kidneys. |
| Polyuria | Excessive urination. |
| Ketonuria | The presence of ketones in the urine. |
| Micturition | Urination, or voiding, is the normal process of excreting urine. |
| Hematuria | Presence of blood in the urine |
| Voiding | The normal process of excreting urine. |
| Hemodialysis | Removal of waste products by filtering the patients blood. |
| Peritoneal Dialysis | The lining of the peritoneal cavity acts as the filter to remove waste from the blood. |
| Diuretics | Are medications administered to increase urine secretion to rid the body of excess sodium and water. |
| Homeostasis | balance of fluid is the body. |
| Meatus | (Urethral or Urinary) - The external opening of the urethra. |
| Ureters | Narrow tubes, each about 10 to 12 inches long. Carry urine from a kidney to the urinary bladder. |
| Bladder | Hollow muscular organ that is a reservoir for urine. |
| Renal Pelvis | Large bony structure near the base of the spine to which the legs are attached. |
| Urinalysis | Determine the presence of abnormal elements. |
| Chronic Renal Failure | Progressive disease that may be caused by a variety of conditions. When kidney is insufficient, dialysis or transplantation is required. |
| Urinary Tract Infection | Begins in the bladder. Occurs more frequently in women b/c of the urethra & proximity of its opening to the vagina and rectum. |
| Renal Calculus | Is an abnormal mineral deposit (kidney stone) |
| Renal Lithasis | Procedure to break up the kidney stones. |
| Pyleogram | (Excretory Urogram) - An X-ray exam of your urinary tract. |
| Lithotripsy | Destruction of a kidney stone w/the use of ultrasonic waves traveling through water; AKA extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. |
| Cystoscopy | Visual examination of the urinary bladder using a cystoscope. |
| Nephrolothotomy | Surgical removal of a kidney stone through the incision in the kidney. |
| Nephrostomy | Surgical establishment of an opening between the pelvis of the kidney through its cortex to the exterior of the body. |
| Nocturia | Excessive urination during the night. |
| Hematuria | Presence of blood in the urine. |
| Dysuria | Difficulty or painful urination. |
| Pyuria | Pus in the urine |
| Oliguria | Scanty urination. |
| Incontinence | Inability to control the excretory functions. |
| Retention | Inability to excrete urine from the bladder. |
| Diuresis | Increased excretion of urine. |
| CRF | Chronic Renal Failure |
| UTI | Urinary Tract Infection |
| nephr/o | Kidney |
| pyle/o | renal pelvis, bowl of kidney |
| -uria | urination, urine |
| cyst/o | urinary bladder, cyst, sac of fluid |
| lith/o | stone, calculus |
| -gram | resulting record |
| UA | urinalysis |
| -otomy | cutting, surgical incision |
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