Exam 5 Flashcards
blood (erythrocytes) in the urine
hematuria
failure of the kidneys to produce urine
anuria
having urea in the blood
uremia
production of abnormally large volumes of urine
polyuria
production of abnormally small amounts of urine
oliguria
checklist prior to admin of IV contrast
parts of the urinary system
2 kidneys
2 ureters
1 bladder
1 urethra
filling technique (upper ut)
study to show the function of the kidney
contrast enter kidneys in the normal direction of blood flow
direct injection into the kidney
IV contrast administration
pyelography
antegrade
(lower ut)
do not demonstrate kidney function
contrast introduced against the normal flow
urethral catheterization (foley)
direct injection
cystography (bladder)
cystoureterography (lower ureters)
cystourethrography (urethra)
indicated for evaluation of collecting system in patients with renal insufficiency or contrast sensitivity
retrograde
what is the function of the kidneys?
filtration, reabsorption, secretion
A - controlling ACID base balance (H+, HCO3-)
W - controlling WATER balance
E - maintaining ELECTROLYTE balance
T - removing TOXINS and waste products. from the body
B - controlling BLOOD PRESSURE (renin, Na+, H2O)
E - producing the hormone ERYTHROPOIETIN
D - activating vitamin D
a congenital urological anomaly where you have one larger, __________ shaped kidney instead of two smaller kidney
horseshoe
an examination that investigates the bladder, lower ureters, and the urethra
cystourethrography
term used for the radiographic demonstration of the renal pelvis and calyces
pyelography
an imaging test that examines the urinary tract using a contrast dye and either a CT scan or X-ray
urogram
IV contrast contradictions
diabetes
elevated BUN or creatinine
pregnancy
HX of contrast reactions
calculus (stones) cause what?
blood in the urine (hematuria) and pain in the abdomen, flank, or groin