DISORDERS Flashcards
1
Q
Why is UTI common to women than in men?
A
Due to their shorter urethra, it makes it closer to the external environment
2
Q
Most common bacteria that causes UTI
A
Eschirichia coli
3
Q
What is the common cause of UTI in males
A
Long term catheterization
4
Q
Term that describes the Infection of the Urinary Bladder
A
Cystitis
5
Q
Infection of the Ureters
A
Pyelitis
6
Q
Infection of the Kidneys
A
Pyelonephritis
7
Q
Formation of stones or renal calculi
A
Urolithiasis
8
Q
Cause of Urolithiasis
A
Due to deposits of Ca, Mg, or Uric acid salts in the urine
9
Q
Most common symptom of Urinary Bladder Cancer
A
Hematuria
10
Q
Renal cancer arises from the epithelial cells of either —
A
Renal Tubules or Renal Pelvis
