Endocrine & Endocrine Flashcards
what is the function of the kidneys?
regulate the volume and composition of ECF
excrete waste products from the body
control BP
erythropoietin production
vitamin d activation
acid base regulation
what are the cortex of the kidneys?
loop of henle
collecting tubes
where is blood filtered in the kidneys?
glomeruli
how is blood filtered in the glomeruli?
filtered by hydrostatic pressure
passess through the bowman’s capsule
glomerular filtrate passes down the tubule
what is the normal GFR?
125 ml/min
decreased kidney capillary, increases what to get through?
protein
where is absorption mostly done?
GI
ADH is needed for?
it is important for water balance
regulated by posterior pituitary gland
what is Aldosterone needed for?
reabsorption of sodium and water
released from the adrenal cortex
what is the kidneys major role?
water balance
electrolyte balance
acid-base balance
control bp
what do ureters do?
carry urine from renal pelvis to the bladder
true or false the ureteral lumens are narrow?
true
what is the bladder?
reservoir for urine (600-1000ml)
the bladder is a muscle (detrusor)
how long is the female and male urethra?
female: 1-2 inches (3-5 cm)
male- 8-10 in (20-25 cm)
who is at most risk for UTI?
female
what is the urethrovesical unit?
-formed by bladder, urethra, and pelvic floor muscles
voluntary control of the urethrovesical unil is defined as continence, true or false?
true
how is the urethrovesical unit stimulated?
impulses are sent to the brain to the sacral area to the spinal cord to control the tubule
what is stress incontience?
something is pushing on it to where you can’t control
what is the assessment (history collection)
gender/age
socioeconomic/occupation
dietary/personal habit
previous surgeries/hospitalization
family/personal health history
what is anuria?
inability to urinate
what is olguiria?
small amounts of urine
what is polyuria?
too much urine
what is the objective data assessment for genitourinary?
inspection
ausculation
palpation
percussion
what is normal BUN?
7-21
what is normal creatinine?
0.6-1.3
what are the blood diagnostics for kidney eval?
serum creatinine
blood urea/nitrogen
BUN/creatinine ration
estimated GFR
what does the BUN indicate?
renal function and hydration status
what are the urine diagnostic studies for kidney eval?
urinalysis
urine studies
creatinine clearance
how to preform a urinalysis?
first morning void
examine urine within 1 hour
what is a urine studies?
urine culture and sensitivity
looking for infection
what is a creatinine clearance? and how to perform it?
collect 24 hours specimen
discard the first urination
collect for 24 hour hours into a large container and place on ice
have pt urinate at end of 24 hours and add specimen to collection
with renal impairment serum creatinine goes up but the urinary clearance will go down?
true
what does the KUB radiographic diagnostic show?
exams of abd and pelvis
delineates size, shape, and position of kidneys, ureter, and bladder. can see radioplaque and foreign bodies
what does IVP ct scan show?
see urinary tract after IV contrast media is inserted. evaluates shape of kidney, ureters, bladder. Cysts, tumors, and ureteral obstruction distort normal appearance of these structures
why should patients with decreased renal function not have an IVP?
contrast media can be nephrotoxic
what should be seen before patient goes in for IVP?
BUN and creatinine
what does the ct scan show?
visualizes kub. can detect tumors, abscesses, and obstruction.
what are the renal surgical diagnostic studies?
renal biopsy
cystoscopy
renal arteriogram
how and what is a renal biopsy?
obtains tisse for examination to determine the type of disease
-usually done as a skin biopsy through needle insertion into lower lobe of kidney under CT or ultrasound guidance
what are the contraindications of a renal biopsy?
bleeding disorders
single kidney
uncontrolled hypertension
what is renal biopsy’s #1 risk factor?
bleeding
what is done before a renal biopsy?
-type and crossmatch patient for blood
-ensure consent is signed
-assess coagulation status
-pt history and medication history
-review labs (CBC & H&H) (clotting factors)
what to do after renal biopsy?
apply pressure
keep pt positioned on affected side for 30-60min
bed rest for 24 hours
vs q5-10 min for the first hour
assess frequently for signs of bleeding or infection
what to do before a renal arteriogram (angiogram)?
-cathartic or enema may be used the night before
-before injection of the contrast material, assess for iodine sensitivity
-prior to contrast media injection, notify pt of possible transient warm feeling along the course of blood vessels
-look at the kidney function before procedure
what to do after the renal arteriogram (angiogram)
-place pressure dressing over femoral artery injection site
-observe site for bleeding and inflammation
-have pt maintain bed rest with affected leg straight
-take peripheral pulses in the involved leg every 30-60 min to detect occlusion of blood flow (from thrombus or emboli)
what is a UTI?
bacteria enters the sterile bladder causing inflammation
what is the common bacterial infection in a UTI?
escherichia coli (E. coli)
what can cause a CAUTI?
e.coli
prseudomonas species
what are the lower UTIs?
urethritis
cystitis
what is the upper uti?
pyelonephritis
what are the different type of UTIs
lower uti
upper uti
urosepsis
what are the risk factors of UTI?
immunosuppressed/immunocompromised
diabetes
Hx of kidney problems
have undergone multiple antibiotic courses
have traveled to developing countries
catheterization
cystoscopy examination
occupation/habitual delay
STI
what is urethritis?
inflammation in the urethra
what is cystitis?
inflammation of the bladder
what are signs and symptoms of urethritis?
pain/burning/dysuria
frequency
urgency
nocturia
males: clear mucous like discharge
females: lower abd discomfort
what are the signs and symptoms of cystitis?
bladder irritability
hesitancy
suprapubic pain
incontinence
nocturnal enuresis
pain/burning/dysuria
frequency
urgency
nocturia
what are the diagnostic studies for LOWER UTI?
-H&P
-UA (get before antibiotics)
+nitrates
+WBC
+Leukocyte esterase
-urine culture and sensitivity (determine the bacteria and susceptibility to antibiotic drug)
-imaging studies
what is pyelonephritis?
inflammation of renal parenchyma and collecting system
how does pyelonephritis occur?
usually begins with lower UTI
preexisting factor may present
vesicoureteral reflex
-retrograde movement or urine from lower to upper urinary tract
what are the causes of pyelonephritis?
dysfunction of lower UTI
obstruction from BPH
stricture
urinary stone
CAUTI
-recurring episodes lead to scarred, poorly functioning kidney and chronic pyelonephritis
what are the typically signs and symptoms of pyelonephritis
fever
chills
flank pain
what are other clinical manifestations of pyelonephritis?
fever/chills
N/V
fatigue/malaise
flank pain
may also have s/s of cystitis
what are the diagnostic studies of pyelonephritis?
H&P
UA
urine culture/sensitivity
imagine studies (US, CT scan, cystoscopy)
CBC
blood culture
percussion for flank pain
what is urosepsis?
UTI has spread systemically
life-threatening condition requiring emergent treatment
usually begins lower tract and ascends urethral route
what are frequent causes of urosepsis?
escherichia coli
proteus
klebisiella
enterobacteria
what are the clinical manifestations of urosepsis?
shiver, fever, or very cold
extreme pain or general discomfort
pain or discolored skin
sleepy difficult to rous confused
i feel like i might die
short of breath
N/V
malaise/fatigue
fever, hr increase
bp decrease
what are uti preventions/treatment
antibiotics
NSAIDS or antipyretic drugs
vit c
urinary analgesics
phenazopyridine (pyridium)
fluids
IV/PO
cranberry juice
what are the antibiotics for a UTI?
Nitrofurantoin, ampicillin, amoxicillin, cephlasporins, fluoroquinolones
what are the analgesic for a UTI?
Phenazopyridine/pyridium
what are the antifungals for UTI
amphotericin or fluconazole
what is nitrofirantoin (macrodantin)
antibiotic
given 3 or 4 times a day
long-lasting preparation (macrobid) is taken twice daily
what is Ampicillin, amoxicillin, cephalosporins?
antibiotic
treats uncomplicated UTI no stricture, normal bacteria
what are fluoroquinolones?
antibiotic
treat complicated UTI
ex. ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
active against broad spectrum bacteria
po or iv route
what are the adverse effects of Fluoroquinolones
tendon rupture
phototoxicity
N/V/D abd pain
dizziness, HA, restlessness, confusion
what are the antifungals?
amphotericine or fluconazole
what are antifungals?
UTIs secondary to fungi
harder on the veins, more toxic
not compatible with NS, have to hang with D10, no flushing with NS
what os glomerulonephritis?
inflammation of the glomeruli
destruction of glomeruli
when is glomerulonephritis commonly seen?
after strep infection or untreated strep infection
what are the risk factors of glomerulonephritis?
kidney infection
nephrotoxic drugs
immunocompromised system
systemic disease
what are the clinical manifestations of glomerulonephritis?
general body edema
decreased urine output
oliguria/hematuria/proteinuria
hypertension
increase BUN/creatinine
history of group A strep
evidence of immune-mediated response
what are the nurse management of glomerulonephritis?
-daily wt and i&o
-measure abd girth
-medications
antihypertensive
diuretics
corticosteroids
dietary
-low in sodium/low to moderate protein/fluid restriction
what are nephrotoxic drugs?
nsaids
antibiotics
contrast media
HADSTREP
hypertension
Asa titer(+) this is for strep
decreased gfr
swelling in face/eyes
tea colored urine
recent strep infection
elevated BUN and creatinine
proteinuria
what is renal calculi?
occurs in the kidneys, ureters, and bladder, with renal stones being the most prevelant
-calcification in the urinary system
-microscopic crystals in the urinary tract aggregate together causing a stone to occur
what are renal calculi clinical manifestation?
pain (pain meds)
n/v
urinalysis (blood in urine)
+rbc
uti like symptoms (blocking and developing UTI
What is the #1 symptom of renal calculi?
pain
what are the medication nursing management for renal calculi?
narcotics and nsaids
antimetic
alpha-adrenergic blockers
what are the lab nursing management for renal calculi?
increased BUN/creatinine
UA
cbc-infections, increased WBC
what are the teaching nursing management for renal calculi?
strain urine
symptoms of infection/obstruction
prevention
what nutrition should a patient with kidney stones take?
encourage hydration
lemons/limes/grapefruit
what should patients limit in nutrition with kidney stones?
caffeine/alcohol
calcium
sugar
oxalate (chocolate)
uric acid
what a bladder cancer?
tumor formation is attributed to genetic changes in target cells
what cancer is the 4th common in males and 8th in females?
bladder cancer
what is the most important risk factor of bladder cancer?
smoking
what are the clinical manifestations of bladder cancer?
painless hematuria
what is the nurse managements with patients who have bladder cancer?
vital signs
medication
chemo
immunotherapy
continuous bladder irrigation
i&o
superficial or low grade-bladder cancer
invasive bladder cancer
radial cystectomy
combined with neoadjuvant or adjuvant chemo
what is renal cancer?
renal cell carcinoma is most common
usually found in the cortex or pelvis of the kidney
what are the male ages of renal cancer?
50-70
what are the renal cancer manifestations?
initially asymptomatic
classic triad (flank mass, flank pain, hematuria)
wt loss
hypertension
fever
anemia
what are the diagnostic studies for renal cancer?
ivp
ultrasound
ct/mri
urine cytology
what are the treatments of renal cancer?
biological immunotherapy or cytokinesis
radical nephrectomy
what are the nurse managements for renal cancer?
pain management
iv hydration
what are the post op nursing management for renal cancer?
bleeding
incision
patency of tubes/catheters
i&o
what is incontinence?
involuntary or uncontrolled loss of urine in any amount
what is stress incontinence?
due to increase abd pressure under stress (weak pelvic floor muscles)
what is urge incontinence?
due to involuntary contraction of the bladder muscles
what is overflow incontinence?
due to blockage of the urethra
what is neurogenic incontinence?
due to disturbed function of the nervous system
what are the nursing managements for incontinence?
assessment
lab
what are the teachings for incontinence?
medication
kegal excercises
skin care
voiding diary
emotional support
why should patients with incontinence use anticholinergics?
reduces overactive bladder contractions; improve storage capacity of bladder
oxybutymin (ditropan)
why should patients with incontinence use alpha-adrenergic blocker?
reduce urethral resistance to urinary overflow
-doxazosin (cardura)
-tamsulosin (flomax)
why should patients with incontinence use tricyclic antidepressants?
reduce sensory urgency and burning pain
-amitriptyline (elvail)
when age is renal trauma seen in males?
less than 30
what can cause a renal trauma?
stabbing
gunshot wound
object piercing the abd wall
blunt force trauma
what is kidney failure?
inability of the kidney to excrete waste products and water from the bloodstream through filtration
what is the patho of AKI?
acute, rapid loss of renal function
oliguria may be present
uremia may be present
what are the AKI manifestations?
-rapid decrease in renal function
-increase in serum creatinine, BUN, K+
-decrease in urine output
-azotemiz
what is prerenal AKI?
due to decreased blood flow into the kidneys
what causes prerenal AKI?
absolute loss of fluid
relative loss of fluid
renal artery issue
(hemorrhage, vomiting, diarrhea, burns)
what is postrenal AKI?
obstruction from the outflow of the kidney
-1ureter obstructed, unilateral obstruction
-both ureters obstructed, bilateral obstruction
what can cause postrenal AKI?
-compression
intra-abd tumors
bph (benign prostatic hyperplasia)
-blockage
kidney stones
what is intrarenal AKI?
damage to the tubules, the glomerulus or the intersititium
what are the causes of AKI?
acute tubular necrosis
glomerulonephritis
acute interstitial nephritis
what is acute tubular necrosis?
most common cause of intrarenal AKI
what is glomerulonephritis (GN)
inflammation of the glomerulus
what is acute interstitial nephrtis?
damage to the kidney interstitium
what are the 4 phases of AKI?
initiating phase
oliguric phase
diuretic phase
recovery phase
what is the initiating phase of AKI?
renal blow flow decrease to a lever resulting in severe cellular depletion, that intern leads to acute cell injury and dysfunction
what is the oliguric phase of AKI?
<400ml/day occurs within 1-7days of kidney injury
-increase K+ and decrease Na+
-elevated BUN and creatinine
-fatigue and malaise
-metabolic acidosis
what is the diuretic phase of AKI?
gradual increase in urine output 1-3 L/day
-hypovolemia, dehydration
-hypotension
-BUN and creatinine levels begin to normalize
what is the recovery phase in AKI?
1-2 weeks can take up to years
-begins when GFR increases
-BUN and creatinine levels plateau, then decrease
what are the signs and symptoms of AKI?
-decrease urine output
-swelling of the legs, ankles, and feet
-sob
-fatigue
-loss of appetite
-n/v
-irregular heartbeat (arrythmias)
-chest pain or pressure
-easy or unusual bleeding
-confusion
what are the nursing management of AKI?
eliminate cause, prevent complications and assist recovery
-vital signs
-i&o, daily wt
-oxygenation
-manage fluid balance
-positioning
-skin care
-dialysis may be considered
what are your nurse managements of medications for AKI?
diuretics
avoid nephrotoxic agents
sodium polystyrene sulfonate-kayexalate
what are the nutrition nursing managements of AKI
high calorie
low sodium
low potassium
what are the drug therapies for AKI?
fluid challenges
loop diuretics (furosemide)
sodium polystryene (kayexalate)
calcium channel blockers
renal replacement therapy
diet therapy
what are the gerontological complications of AKI?
-GFR declines with age
-other organ impairment increases risk for AKI
-CVD or diabetes
-older kidney does not compensate as well for fluid volume, solute food, and cardiac output
-increase risk for dehydration
what is long term chronic kidney disease?
progressive, irreversible loss of kidney function
-most common cause are diabetes and hypertension
what are the leading causes of CKD?
diabetes
hypertension
what are the risk factors of CKD?
age >60
cardiovascular disease
diabetes
ethnicity (black, native americans)
exposure to nephrotoxic drugs
family hx of CKD
hypertension
how many stages of CKD are there?
5 stages
what is the 1 stage of CKD?
kidney may have normal function
-GFR of 90 or greater
-BUT there are structural changes that indicate renal damage
what is the stage 2 of CKD?
kidney damage with mild decrease in GFR
GFR of 60-89
what is stage 3 CKD?
stages 3a and 3b
moderate to poor kidney function
GFR 30-59
what is stage 4 of CKD?
moderate to poor kidney function
GFR 15-29
what is stage 5 of CKD?
end stage renal disease (ESRD)
GFR is 15 or less
renal replacement needed if there is buildup of toxins in the blood, and if the patient desires treatement
what are the clinical manifestation for CKD?
-devastating effect on every body system
-sodium and fluid balance alteration
-altered potassium excretion
-impaired metabolic waste elimination
- neuro symptoms
-altered calcium and phosphorus levels
-metabolic acidosis
-chronic anemia
what are the lab values of CKD?
-increase serum creatinine/BUN/potassium
-decrease creatinine clearnace
-decrease or increase serum sodium
-decrease serum calcium
-decrease CO2/hemoglobin and hematocrit
what are the nursing management of CKD?
-preserve existing kidney function
-reduce risk of cardiovascular disease
-prevent complications
-provide for patients comfort
-fluid management
-monitor V/S and lab values
-monitor i&o and daily wt
-skin care
-medication (diuretics, CCB, antihypertensives)
what is the nutritional therapy for CKD?
-monitor/restrict protein
-fluid restriction
-sodium/potassium restriction
-phosphate restriction
-citrus juice contrainticated
-designed to maintain good nutrition
-DASH
-monitor laboratory parameters
-protein intake
-should be carefully monitored
-normal for HD patients
-increased for PD patient
what are some foods that patients with CKD can eat?
fruits
vegetables
fat-free or low-fat milk
milk products
whole grain
fish
poultry
beans
seeds
nuts
what drug therapy can patients with CKD take with hyperkalemia?
-restrict high potassium foods and drugs
-IV glucose and insulin
-IV 10% calcium gluconate
-sodium polystyrene sulfonate
-dialysis may be needed
what antihypertensive drugs can patients with CKD take?
ace inhibitors
arb agents
what is mineral and bone disorder in CKD?
calcium and phosphorus levels out of balance
who does MBD affect more in CKD?
kidney failure receiving dialysis
what are some interventions with patients with MBD)
-phosphate not restricted until patient requires renal replacement therapy
-phosphate binders
-avoid aluminum preparations
-supplementing vit D
what is the drug therapy for MBD?
-phosphate binders
-calcium acetate (PhosLo)/Calcium carbonate (Caltrate)
-bind phosphate in bowel and then excreted
-sevelamer hydrochloride (renagel)
-lowers cholesterol and LDL levels
what are drug therapy medications for CKD?
erythropoiten (EPO)
iron supplements
what is erythropoietin?
-glycoprotein hormone
-used for anemia
epo stimulates the bone marrow to increase RBC
-in response to anemia or hypoxia, circulating levels of epo rise dramatically triggering an increase in erythrocyte synthesis
epoetin alfa (epogen, procrit/darbepoeitin, alfa (aranesp)
what other supplements should be taken with EPO?
iron
folic acid
vit b12
what does lasix do for CKD?
-acts in thick segement of the ascending loop of henele to block reabsorption of water
-can promote diuresis even when renal blood flow and GFR are low
-administered PO, IV, or IM
-oral admin: diu5resis begins within 60 min; persists for 8 hours
-IV admin: diuresis begins within 5 min; persists for 2 hours
-IV is used in critical situations
what are the drug therapy complications?
digoxin
diabetic agents
antibiotics
opioid medications
what is dialysis?
artificial process for removing waste and water from the body when kidney no longer function