Genitourinary Flashcards
hypospadias
urethra is under tip
epispadias
urethra is above tip
VCUG test
shows how much urine is backflowing, dx’s VUR
oxybutynin
reduces bladder spasms & pain post op - hypo/epispadias
post op care for hypo/epispadias
catheter in place until healed, lubricate to prevent sticking to diaper, may need elbow restraints to prevent touching –> infection
high risk of UTIs with which disease
VUR
UTI mgmt
abx compliance, increase fluids, wipe front to back, acetaminophen
causes of enuresis
drinking too much before bed, regression, UTIs, hormone imbalances
enuresis mgmt
no fluids past 6 pm, limit stressors, teach parents how to bladder train
which disease prevents after a strep infection
acute glomerulonephritis
s/s of AGN
profuse hematuria, mild edema, orthopnea, marked HTN, abd pain, anorexia, hypoalbuminemia
which disease recovers spontaneously
AGN
AGN tx
bedrest, antihypertensives, strict I&Os, daily weights, low sodium, high protein diet
which disease may benefit from diuretics
nephrotic syndrome
nephrotic syndrome cause
autoimmune or idiopathic
s/s of NS
periorbital edema, ascites, dyspnea, proteinuria, hyperlipidemia, anorexia
which disease can be treated with steroids
nephrotic syndrome
mgmt of NS
I&Os, daily weights, low sodium high protein diet, diuretics, acetaminophen
