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GU, Renal and Gynecologic Flashcards

Explore the GU, Renal and Gynecologic systems and the prehospital emergencies within

1
Q

What organs are a part of the urinary system?

A
  • kidneys
  • ureters
  • urinary bladder
  • urethra
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Fill in the blank.

The primary function of the kidneys is to _____ urine.

A

filter

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3
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What are the functional units of the kidney?

A

nephrons

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4
Q

Name the parts of the nephron.

A
  • Glomerulus
  • Glomerular capsule
  • Proximal convoluted tubule
  • Distal convoluted tubule
  • Loop of Henle
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5
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Fill in the blank.

The amount of filtrate produced within a certain amount of time is called the _________.

A

GFR

Glomerular Filtration Rate

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6
Q

What is the normal GFR for an adult?

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125 ml/hr

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7
Q

What two chemicals control fluid excretion in the kidneys?

A
  1. Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
  2. Aldosterone
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8
Q

What chemical is produced in the hypothalamus and posterior pituitary?

A

Antidiuretic Hormone

ADH

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9
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What chemical is produced in the adrenal glands?

A

Aldosterone

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10
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Fill in the blank.

______ are chemicals that increase urine output.

A

Diuretics

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11
Q

What reflex is stimulated in the bladder when it is at an increased pressure?

A

micturition reflex

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12
Q

Define:

Urinary Tract Infections

UTI

A

Infections typically within the bladder and urethra, caused by skin flora entering the urinary system.

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13
Q

Name the common triad of symptoms present with a urinary tract infection.

A
  • painful urination
  • difficult urination
  • Frequent urges to urinate.
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14
Q

Fill in the blank.

The loss of bladder control is called urinary _______.

A

incontinence

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15
Q

Define:

Renal Calculi

A

kidney stones

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16
Q

Assessment

Renal Calculi

A
  • hematuria w/o a fever
  • restless
  • pain
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17
Q

Define:

acute renal failure

A

Sudden decrease in Glomerular Filtration Rate.

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18
Q

Fill in the blank.

Hypoperfusion of the kidneys causes acute _____ _____.

A

renal failure

19
Q

Define:

chronic renal failure

A

Permanent loss of nephrons.

20
Q

Define:

Uremia

A

Increased concentration of urea in the blood.

21
Q

Define:

End Stage Renal Disease

ESRD

A

Complete loss of function for the kidneys.

22
Q

What are the two types of dialysis?

A
  1. Peritoneal
  2. Hemodialysis
23
Q

What is an AV shunt?

A

An artery and vein grafted together to create a shunt.

24
Q

What electrolyte imbalance is common in dialysis tatients?

A

potassium

25
Q

Define:

Disequilibration syndrome

A

Nausea, vomiting, headache and confusion caused by a shift of water into the CSF during dialysis.

26
Q

List causes of a priapism.

A
  • sickle cell
  • Leukemia
  • tumors
  • spinal injury
  • cocaine abuse
  • ED drugs
27
Q

Define:

testicular torsion

A

Twisting of the spermatic cord.

28
Q

How many follicles can release an oocyte?

A

1

29
Q

At what age does menopause typically begin?

A

40-50 years old.

30
Q

Define:

amenorrhea

A

Cessation of periods.

31
Q

Define:

dysmenorrhea

A

Painful periods.

32
Q

Define:

ectopic pregnancy

A

An oocyte gets implanted into the fallopian tube.

33
Q

What are the signs/symptoms of ectopic pregnancy?

A
  • vaginal bleeding
  • abdominal pain
34
Q

Define:

Endometritis

A

Inflammation of the uterine lining.

35
Q

What are the signs/symptoms of Endometritis?

A
  • fever
  • malaise
  • constipation
  • vaginal discharge/bleeding
36
Q

Define:

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

PID

A

Infection of the ovaries, uterus, and fallopian tubes.

37
Q

Define:

Toxic Shock Syndrome

A

Sepsis developed in women during menstruation and the use of tampons.

38
Q

The bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis is responsible for what STD?

A

chlamydia

39
Q

The bacterium Haemophilus ducreyi is responsible for what STD?

A

chancroid

40
Q

What type of herpes simplex virus causes genital herpes?

A
  • type I
  • type II
  • type III
41
Q

What STD does the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae cause?

A

Gonorrhea

42
Q

Genital warts are caused by what virus?

A

Human Papillomavirus

HPV

43
Q

What STD is caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum?

A

Syphillis

44
Q

What are the three stages of Syphilis?

A
  1. Single sore
  2. Rash and mucous lesions
  3. Systemic: attacks on all organs

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