Chapter 15 Flashcards
Antipyretic
fever reducer
Ascites
a condition in which fluid collects in spaces within your abdomen
Azotemia
an elevation of blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and serum creatinine levels
Bacteriuria
the presence of bacteria in the urine
Calyx
chambers of the kidney through which urine passes
Creatinine
a waste product made by your muscles as part of regular, everyday activity
Cystectomy
a surgery to remove the urinary bladder
Dysuria
Painful urination
Electrolyte
minerals in your body that have an electric charge
Hematuria
the presence of blood in a person’s urine
Hyperkalemia
a potassium level in your blood that’s higher than normal
Hyperlipemia
your blood has too many lipids (fats) in it
Hyperparathyroidism
develops from too much activity in one or more parathyroid glands
Hypoalbuminemia
a condition where your body doesn’t produce enough albumin protein that’s responsible for keeping fluid in your blood vessels
Incontinence
the loss of bladder control
Ischemia
an inadequate blood supply to an organ or part of the body
Lipiduria
lipids in the urine
Micturition
the action of urinating