App. 1 Urinary System Flashcards
Albuminuria
Abnormal condition of protein in the urine
Anuria
Abnormal condition of no urine production
Glycosuria
Abnormal condition of glucose in the urine
Hematuria
Abnormal condition of blood in the urine
Nephrolithiasis
Abnormal condition of stones in the kidney
Uremia
High levels of urea in the blood
Blood urea nitrogen
Measures the amount of urea in the blood
Kidneys, ureters, bladder
X-ray images of kidneys and urinary tract without contrast material
Retrograde pyelogram
Contrast material is injected through a catheter into urethra and bladder and x-rays taken
Voiding cystourethrogram
X-rays of the bladder and urethra taken after bladder is filled with a contrast material while patient is peeing
Lithotripsy
Shock waves are beamed into a patient to destroy kidney stones
ARF
Acute renal failure
BUN
Blood urea nitrogen
CAPD
Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
CKD
Chronic kidney disease