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Surgical Procedures for Urinary Dysfunction

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Define Nephrectomy:   The surgical removal of the kidney. Usually due to malignant tumors or large stones resulting in a non-functioning kidney  
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When is removal of an adrenal gland also included in a nephrectomy?   If the nephrectomy was due to a renal tumor  
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When will PT be put on NPO prior to a nephrectomy?   PT will be NPO after the midnight prior  
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How often and how long should vitals be taken after a nephrectomy?   every 1-4 hours for the first 24-48 hours  
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Define Nephrostomy:   A catheter inserted into the kidney pelvis for drainage; requires surgical placement  
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What can clamping a nephrotomy catheter cause?   Acute pyelonephritis  
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What is the limit of irrigation volume that can safely be instilled into a nephrostomy tube?   5 ml  
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What medications prevent rejection and infection in a kidney transplant PT?   Immunosuppressants and anti-rejection medications (i.e Cyclosporine, Mycophenolate)  
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What is the most common urinary diversion procedure?   Brickers procedure or ileal loop  
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What is done in an ileal conduit procedure?   *The bladder is removed *A section of the ileum is removed, with the ends of the remaining ileum reanastomosed *The ureters are implanted into the removed section of ileum *Urine will contain mucus, as segments of bowel produce mucus  
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What will be found in the urine of a patient with an ileal conduit?   Mucus  
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How long can a permanent urostomy bag be left in place?   4 - 7 days  
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How often is a urostomy bag emptied?   every 2 to 3 hours  
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Is the use of one or two urostomy bags the most efficient?   The use of one bag is the most efficient  
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