Pearson chapter 25 Flashcards
acute renal failure (ARF)
The sudden inability of the kidney to produce urine, measured by levels of creatinine (Cr) and blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)
A noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland.
chronic renal failure (CRF)
The progressive loss of kidney function over time
dialysis
The process of placing blood in contact with a semipermeable membrane (synthetic or peritoneum) that separate it from a dialysate to remove wastes from the blood.
dysmenorrhea
Painful menstruation.
dysuria
Painful urination.
ectopic pregnancy
Implantation of a fertilized ovum outside the uterus, usually in the fallopian tube
endometriosis
The presence of endometrium outside the uterine cavity.
end-stage renal disease (ESRD)
Irreversible kidney damage requiring dialysis or transplant.
epididymitis
Inflammation of the epididymis, the structure of the male reproductive system in which spermatozoa are stored.
Foley catheter
A clear plastic tube passed through the urethra and anchored in the bladder with an inflatable balloon to allow urine to drain into an external collection bag.
Fournier’s gangrene
A serious infection of the subcutaneous tissues of the peritoneum.
gravidity
The total number of times a woman has been pregnant, regardless of the outcome. Also called grava.
hematuria
Blood in the urine.
hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)
A serous condition resulting from toxins of E.coli strain O157:H7; manifestations include renal failure, pulmonary edema, and anemia.
