Genitourinary Issues Flashcards
1
Q
diuretics MOA
A
- work directly on the nephron
- limit water and sodium reabsorption to dec blood volume and BP
2
Q
ACEi MOA
A
- block conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II
- inc vasodilation, dec vasoconstriction
- dec sodium and water retention
3
Q
ARBs MOA
A
- block binding of angiotensin II
- dec vasoconstriction and BP
- do not have dry cough bc they don’t act on bradykinin
4
Q
what is the segmental innervation of the kidney?
A
T10-L1
5
Q
what is the referral pattern of the kidney?
A
- lumbar spine (ipsilateral flank)
- upper abdomen
6
Q
what is the segmental innervation of the ureter?
A
T11-L2, S2-S4
7
Q
what is the referral pattern of the ureter?
A
- groin
- upper and lower abdomen
- suprapubic region
- scrotum
- medial and proximal thigh
- thoracolumbar region
8
Q
what is the segmental innervation of the bladder?
A
T11-L2, S2-S4
9
Q
what is the referral pattern of the bladder?
A
- sacral apex
- suprapubic region
- thoracolumbar region
10
Q
define dysuria
A
painful burning or discomfort during urination
11
Q
define nocturia
A
urinary frequency at night (more than once)
12
Q
define hematuria
A
blood in the urine
13
Q
define proteinuria
A
urine appears foamy
14
Q
define oliguria
A
- very low urine output
- less than 400 mL in 24 hrs
15
Q
what does brown urine indicate?
A
kidney issues
