GU - disorders

Question 1

UTI

Answer 1

Urinary Tract Infections

Question 2

Urethritis
ˌyu̇r-i-ˈthrī-təs

Answer 2

Inflammation due to infection, irritant, trauma of urethra

Question 3

Cystitis
si-ˈstī-təs

Answer 3

Inflammation due to infection of bladder wall
Common sx: pelvic pain and pressure

Question 4

Pyelonephritis
ˌpī-(ə-)lō-ni-ˈfrī-təs

Answer 4

Infection of the kidney(s)
Common sx: Flank pain/ CVA tenderness, fever, chills, N/V

Question 5

Urological Obstructions

Question 6

Urethral strictures

Question 7

AKA “Kidney Stones”Renal Calculi (Urolithiasis)

Answer 7

Increased incidence in males
Nausea & vomiting
Agonizing flank pain, may radiate to groin, testicles, abdominal area
Sharp, sudden, severe pain: (may be intermittent, depending on stone movement)
Hematuria hē-mə-ˈtu̇r-ē-ə
Dysuria
Urinary frequency

Diagnosis:
Ultrasound, CT scan,
IVP
Renal stone analysis
Retrograde pyelogram
Cystoscopy
Measure Urine pH

Risk factors - Etiology
Infection
Urinary stasis & retention
Immobility
Dehydration
Increased uric acid
Increased oxalate
Family history

Answer 9

Signs and symptoms
** Nephrolithiasis**
Costovertebral angle pain (FLANK PAIN)
Hematuria
** Ureterolithiasis**
Flank, side, or lower abdomen pain
Pain radiation to genitalia
Intense urge to void
Frequency, dysuria, reduced output
Hematuria
Nausea, vomiting

Question 10

Extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy