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CCMA Lesson 7: The Urinary System > Chapter 2: Listen to learn > Flashcards

Chapter 2: Listen to learn Flashcards

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What is Ablation?

A

The removal of a body part or the destruction of its function.

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How Ablation can be done or could happen?

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By surgery, hormones, drugs, heat, chemical destruction, electrocautery or other methods.

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What is Anuria?

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The absence of urine formation by the kidneys.

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What is Catheterization in the Urinary System?

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The passage of a catheter into the bladder to withdraw urine or to place therapeutic fluid into the bladder.

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What is Diuresis?

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The increased output of urine.

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What is Enuresis?

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The involuntary discharge of urine.

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What is Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy?

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The destruction of the stones with the use of high-energy ultrasonic waves traveling through water or gel.

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What is Hemodialysis?

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Replaces kidney function by filtering waste products directly from the patient’s blood.

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What is Hydroureter?

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The stretching out of the ureter with urine.

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How is Hydrouerter caused?

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Is caused by a blockage in the ureter that does not allow the urine to flow normally.

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What is Intravenous Pyelogram?

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A diagnostic radiographic study of the kidneys and ureters, with the use of a contrast medium is administered intravenously.

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What is Nephrolith?

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A stone located in the kidney.

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What is Nephrolysis?

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The freeing of a kidney from adhesions.

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What is Nephroptosis?

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The prolapse or downward displacement of a kidney.

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What is Nephropyosis?

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The formation or discharge of pus from the kidney.

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what is Nocturnal Enuresis?

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Urinary incontinence during sleep.

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Enuresis is also known as?

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Bed-wetting.

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What is Polycystic Kidney Disease?

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An inherited kidney disorder, in which the kidneys enlarged because of multiple cysts.

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What is Prostate Specific Antigen?

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Blood test used to screen for prostate cancer.

20
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Prostate Specific Antigen is commonly referred as?

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PSA test.

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What is Suprapubic Catheterization?

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The replacement of a catheter into the bladder through a small incision made through the abdominal wall just above the pubic bone.

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What is Uremia?

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A toxic condition caused by excessive amount of urea and to other waste products in the bloodstream.

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What is Ureterolith?

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A stone located in the ureter.

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What is Urethropexy?

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The surgical fixation of the urethra.

25
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Urethropexy is usually performed to what?

A

To correct urinary stress incontinence.

CCMA Lesson 7: The Urinary System (16 decks)

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