Pedi GU Flashcards
Congenital renal issues may also be paired with issues with what other area?
Ear
Incontinence of urine past the age of toilet training is called
Enuresis
Hypospadias- The urethral opening is on the ________ surface of the penis. Where is it supposed to be?
-Ventral.
-The end
Two Lab findings with Nephrotic syndrome? Why?
- HLD
- Low albumin (Increased glomerular permeability- So losing a lot of protein in the urine)
Nephrotic syndrome causes? (Hint: It’s either congenital or secondary to other disease processes)
- Lupus
- DM
- Idiopathic (Not a damn clue)
__________ ____________ occurs when the glomeruli, tiny filters in the kidneys, become damaged. This damage allows __________ to leak into the urine instead of being reabsorbed into the bloodstream
- Nephrotic syndrome
- protein
Acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis is caused by __________ ______ _____.
(Add on: It also causes what other disease process)
- Untreated strep throat
- Rheumatic fever –> Carditis. Inflammation of coronary arteries.
What is considered low urine output
< 1ml/kg/hr
Why are _______ (medication class) used to treat Nephrotic Syndrome?
- Corticosteroids
- They reduce the inflammation in the kidneys, reducing the amount of urine leaking into the kidneys
What is the primary protein type lost in the urine in Nephrotic Syndrome?
Albumin
Because Albumin is the primary protein lost in Nephrotic Syndrome, what symptom (singular) would you expect?
Edema
Aside from steroids, what else would the Nephrotic Syndrome patient get to reduce edema?
Diuretics
Phimosis vs Paraphimosis?
Phimosis= Foreskin trapped over the penis
Paraphimosis= (Para = beside) Foreskin is trapped behind the penis head