EliminationšŸ¤— Flashcards

1
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Dysuria

A

Difficult or painful urination

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2
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Polyuria/diuresis

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The formation and excretion of excessive amount of urine
Usually UOP > 2.5-3L /24h

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3
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Urgency

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Sudden, strong desire to void

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4
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Frequency

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Voiding at frequent intervals, that is, more than four to six times per day(increased incidence of voiding)

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5
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Nocturia

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Voiding two or more times during normal sleeping hours / Awakening at night to urinate

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6
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Hematuria

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Presence of blood in the urine

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7
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Oliguria

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Low urine output, usually less than 500mL / day or 30mL / hour for an adult.

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8
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Anuria

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Urine formation and excretion is less than 100mL / 24h or oml / 24h

A sign of renal failure

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9
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Proteinuria

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Excessive amounts of protein in the urine.

Indicates kidney damage.

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10
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Glycosuria

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Presence of glucose in urine

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11
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Hesitancy

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A delay and difficulty in initiating voiding.

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12
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Enuresis

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Involuntary urination in children beyond age

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13
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Nocturnal enuresis

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Bed wetting during sleep

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14
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Diurnal diuresis

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Daytime diuresis

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15
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Pneumaturia

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Passage of gas or air in urine

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16
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Pyuria

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Presence of pus in urine

17
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Post voidal residual volume (PVR)

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Amount of urine related in bladder after a voluntary void.
PVR volume normally 50-100mL
>200mL abnormal