Chapter 6 Urinary Diseases Flashcards

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Epispadias

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Congenital defect in which the urinary meatus is located on the upper surface of the penis

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Hypospadias

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Congenital defect in which the urinary meatus is located on the underside of the penis

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Polycystic kidney disease

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Condition in which the kidney contains many cysts and is enlarged

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Renal calculus

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Stone in the kidney

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Renal failure

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Loss of kidney function resulting in its inability to remove waste products from the body and maintain electrolyte balance

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Renal hypertension

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Elevated blood pressure resulting from kidney disease

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Urinary retention

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Abnormal accumulation or urine in the bladder because of an inability to urinate

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Urinary suppression

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Sudden stoppage or urine formation

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Urinary tract infection

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Infection of one or more organs of the urinary tract

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Acute renal failure

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Sudden and severe reduction in renal function resulting in a collection of metabolic waste in the body

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Chronic kidney disease

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A progressive irreversible loss of renal function and the onset of uremia

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End stage renal disease

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Is what chronic renal failure is called when kidney function is too poor to sustain life

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KUB kidney, ureter, bladder

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Simple radio graphic image of the abdomen. Often used to view the three to determine size, shape and location or to diagnose intestinal obstruction

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Blood urea nitrogen

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Blood test that measures the amount of urea in the blood. An increase detects abnormality in renal function

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Creatinine

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Blood test that measures the amount of creatinine in the blood. Elevated amount may indicated impaired kidney function.

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Specific gravity

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Test performed on a urine specimen to measure the concentrating or diluting ability of the kidneys

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Urinalysis

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Multiple routine tests performed on a urine specimen. Provides screening for blood, glucose, protein, and other substances in the urine and offers a picture of overall health