Ch. 52 Terminology Flashcards
1
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Antispasmodics
A
bladder spasm from infection
2
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
A
enlarged prostate
3
Q
Cystitis
A
inflammation of bladder
Interstitial cystitis- lining of bladder
4
Q
dysuria
A
difficult urination (difficult getting stream started)
5
Q
nocturia
A
getting up at night to pee
6
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pyelonephritis
A
inflammation in kidney from infection, trauma, hydronecrosis
7
Q
urgency
A
gotta go now
8
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urinary frequency
A
urinating often
9
Q
acidification
A
the process of increasing the acid level; used to treat bladder infections, making the bladder an undesirable place for bacteria
