Bio Med - Day 7c Flashcards
Cystoscopy is used for
Bladder
PSA levels are tested for
Prostate
normal 4ng per ml
>4 problematic
Elevated Creatinine indicates
Kidneys
Creatinine
A breakdown product of creatine phosphate in muscles
Usually produced at a constant rate in the body
Upper Urinary Tract consists of
2 Kidneys and 2 Ureters
Lower Urinary Tract consists of
1 Bladder 1 Urethra
Upper Urinary Tract Infection
Pyelonephritis: KD infection
Ureteritis: Ureter infection
Pyelonephritis and Cystitis
BOTH: Increased Urinary Frequency, Px urination; dysuria, WBC’s & bacteria in urine
Pyelonephritis: Flank Px and FEVER
Most common Cx of UTI
Ecoli
Total Body Water(TBW) =
60%
of 60%: 40% = intracellular fluid (ICF)
20% = extracellular fluid (ECF)
5% = Plasma
Normal Blood PH
- 4 average
7. 35-7.45 range
Acidosis
0-7 so 7.25=acidosis
measures CO2
Alkolosis
7-14
base measures HCO3; bicarbonate
pH=7.25 rapid shallow breathing
Respiratory Acidosis
pH=7.55 vomiting diarrhea
Metabolic Alkolosis
metabolic is more systemic effects various parts
Most common type of Kidney sone
Calcium oxalate and Calcium phosphate 80%
Radiopaque
can see with X-Ray