Ch. 14 Urinary System and Venipuncture Pathology Flashcards
loss of consciousness caused by reduced cerebral blood flow; also known as fainting
syncope
the inability to void, which may be due to obstruction in the urethra or lack of sensation to urinate
retention
brand name for a diuretic
lasix
an agent that increases excretion or urine
diuretic
fecal matter in the urine
fecaluria
excretion of a diminished amount of urine in relation to fluid intake, usually defined as less than 400 mL/24 hours
oliguria (hypouresis/oligouresis)
complete cessation of urinary secretion by the kidneys
anuria (anuresis)
the inability of a kidney to excrete metabolites at normal plasma levels, or the inability to retain electrolytes under conditions of normal intake
renal failure (acute or chronic)
malignant condition of plasma cells of the bone marrow
multiple myeloma
blood in the urine
hematuria
an abnormal rotation of the kidney that is evident when the renal pelvis is turned from a medial to an anterior or posterior direction. the UPJ may be seen lateral to the kidney, usually doesn’t produce major complications
malrotation
an enlargement of the prostate that generally begins in the 5th decade of life; although it is a benign condition, it may cause urethral compression and obstruction. the obstruction often produces painful and frequent urination and possible vesicoureteral reflux
benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
presence of gas in the urine, usually as the result of a fistula between the bladder and the intestine
pneumouria
a tumor of the adrenal gland
pheochromocytoma
occurs as a fusion of the kidneys during development of the fetus. Almost 95% of cases involve fusion of the lower poles of the kidneys; typically situated in lower abdomen and usually doesn’t affect function
horseshoe kidney
an eruption of wheals (hives) often caused by hypersensitivity to food or drugs
urticaria
regions or areas of subcutaneous swelling (in the lips, other parts of the mouth, eyelids, hands, and feet) caused by an allergic reaction to food or drugs
angioedema
increased blood pressure to the kidney through the renal artery due to atherosclerosis; results from increased excretion of renin, which results in excessive vasoconstriction
renal hypertension
backward or return flow of urine from the bladder into the ureter and kidney; a common cause of pyelonephritis, in which the backflow of urine may carry bacteria that can produce infection in the kidney
urinary reflux (vesicoureteral reflux)
the presence of excessive serum protein levels in the urine
proteinuria (albuminuria)
an inflammation of the capillary loops of the glomeruli of the kidneys; also known as what
glomerulonephritis (Bright disease)
formally known as acute renal failure (ARF); sudden kidney failure
acute kidney injury (AKI)