lewis ch 45 (renal and urologic problems) Flashcards
Amount of blood filtered each minute by the glomeruli
GFR
functional unit of kidney
nephron
S+S of lower urinary tract infection (4)
- burning/painful urination
- constant urge to urinate
- cloudy urine
- foul odor
2 classifications of lower UTI
cystitis
urethritis
1 classification of upper UTI
pyelonephritis
2 contributing factors to UTIs
sex
catheter
what 2 bacteria can cause CAUTI
pseudomonas
e coli
S+S of upper urinary tract infection (3)
- flank pain (CVA tenderness)
- chills
- fever
2 diagnostic tests to diagnose UTI
- dipstick urinalysis for nitrates, WBCs, and leukocyte esterase
- urine culture/sensitivity (clean catch)
systemic infection from urologic source
urosepsis
Inflammation of renal parenchyma and collecting system, including renal pelvis
pyelonephritis
what is one of the most important risk factors for pyelonephritis
pregnancy -induced changes
diagnostic studies for pyelonephritis (5)
- urinalysis culture and sensitivity
- blood cultures
- ultrasound
- CT scan (preferred imaging study)
- decreased kidney function test
Kidneys inflamed; resulting in scarring; loss of renal
function and atrophy
-Result from anatomic abnormalities or recurrent
infections of upper urinary tract
chronic pyelonephritis
diagnostic studies for chronic pyelonephritis (2)
radiologic imaging
biopsy
inflammation of the urethra due to bacterial or viral infection
urethritis
how do you treat urethritis (2)
sitz baths
antimicrobials
chronic, painful, inflammatory disease of the
bladder; can cause painful bladder syndrome
interstitial cystitis
bladder irritants (4)
- caffeine
- alcohol
- some acidic fruits
- spicy foods
Inflammation of the glomeruli
glomerulonephritis