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Pathlogical Terms Flashcards

1
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Renal failure

A

Inability of kidney to excrete metabolites at normal plasma levels
or
inability to retain normal electrolytes under normal intake.

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ARF

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Acute Renal Failure

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Regions or areas of subcutaneous swelling in the lips, mouth, eyelids, hands or feet) caused by allergic reaction to food or drugs.

A

Angioedema

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4
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Complete cessation of urinary secretions by the kidneys

Also known as _____________

A

Anuria

AKA - anuresis

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5
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Presence of bacteria in urine

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Bacteriuria

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6
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Slowness of heartbeat

Typically less than _______

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Bradycardia

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7
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An agent that increase the excretion of urine

A

Diuretic

Lasix (furosemide)

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Bronchospasm

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Contraction of the bronchi and bronchiolar muscles, producing restriction of air passages

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Fecaluria

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Fecal matter in urine

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10
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Glucosuria

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Glucose in urine

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11
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Hematuria

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Blood in urine

Can be microscopic or macroscopic

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Hypotension

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Low Blood pressure

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Laryngospasm

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Closure of the glottis aperature with the glottic opening of the larynx

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Lithotripsy

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A therapeutic technique using using sound waves to shatter or breakdown large kidney stones into smaller particles that can be passed through the ureters, bladder and urethra

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Micturition

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The act of voiding or urination

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16
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Nephroptosis

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Drooping kidney

Excessive inferior displacement of the kidney when erect

17
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Oliguria

Also known as ________ or _________

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Scanty urine

Diminished amount of urine in relation to fluid intake

AKA hypouresis or oligouresis

18
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Pneumouria

A

Air or gas in the urine

Usually the result of fistula between the bladder and intestine

19
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Polyuria

Common symptom of ___________

A

A lot of urine

Passage of a large volume of water in relation to fluid intake during a given time period - common symptom of Diabetes Mellitus

20
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Proteinuria

Also known as _______________

A

The presence of excessive serum protein levels in the urine

AKA albuminuria

21
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Renal agenesis

A

Absence of formation of a kidney

Some people are born with one kidney
No kidneys - not compatible with life

22
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Renal failure

Acute

Chronic

A

Inability of kidney to excrete metabolites of normal plasma levels

Inability to retain electrolytes under conditions of normal intake

ARF - uremia, oliguria or anuria = due to trauma, infection - quick onset, can be temporary, can develop into chronic

CRF - many reasons why this happens but results in dialysis or kidney transplantation.

23
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Retention

A

The inability to void

Can be due to obstruction in urethra, or lack of sensation to urinate

24
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Uremia

AKA ______________

A

Excessive urea in blood, creatinine or other nitrogenous products, often present with CRF.

AKA - azotemia

25
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Urinary incontinence

A

Involuntary passage of urine through the urethra

Commonly caused by failure of voluntary control of the bladder (vesical) and urethral sphincters

26
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Urinary reflux

AKA _______________

A

Backward or return of flow of urine from the bladder into the ureter and kidney
Commonly caused by pyelonephritis

AKA - vesicoureteral reflux

27
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Urinary tract infection

A

UTI
Infection that frequently occurs in adults and children
Commonly caused by vesicoureteral reflux

Bacteria, viruses and fungi or parasites

28
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Uticaria

A

An eruption of wheals

Often caused by hypersensitivity to food or drugs.

29
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You might be a Redneck if you use the tree as your dog

A

Bahahahahaha!

30
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What is the purpose of an IVU?

A
  1. Visualize the collecting system of the excretory system
  2. Assess the functional ability of kidneys
  3. Evaluate for pathological or anatomical anomalies of the urinary system
31
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pheochromocytoma

A

Rare tumor of the adrenal gland tissue.
It usually develops in the medulla of one or both glands.
This tumor causes a release of TOO MUCH epinephrine or norepinephrine (this hormone controls heart rate, metabolism, and BP)

Iodinated contrast media should not be given to people with pheochromocytoma

32
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Multiple myeloma

A

A type of cancer that occurs in WBC (white blood cell) called plasma cell of the bone marrow.

Plasma cells make proteins that have antibodies that help the immune system. Malignant myeloma cells make abnormal protein that impacts the hard outer shell of the cortex of bone.

Iodinated contrast media is contraindicated for people with multiple myeloma

33
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Sickle cell anemia

A

An inherited form of anemia
There are not enough normal RBC to carry adequate oxygen to body.
RBC become rigid and sticky and are shaped like crescent moon.
People in sickle cell crises should not be given iodinated contrast media.

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