renal and urologic Flashcards
what are the main functions of the kidneys
filter waste products and remove excess fluid from the blood
s/s of UTI
urinary frequency
urinary urgency
dysuria
nocturia
fever, chills, malaise
what are treatment options of UTI
antibiotics
increased fluid intake
what is pyelonephritis
infection of the kidney involving the kidney parenchyma and renal pelvis
what bacteria causes acute pyelonephritis
E. coli
ascending the bladder to infect the kidneys
what is the most common presenting finding of renal cell carcinoma
hematuria
what are the treatment options for renal calculi
stones > 1 cm will have ureteroscopy
stones < 1 cm will have shock-wave lithotripsy
stones less than 5 mm will pass sponatneously
what is the most common type of bladder cancer
transitional cell carcinoma
what is the primary treatment option of bladder cancer
surgery
what is functional incontenince
those who have normal urine control but have difficulty reaching the toilet in time due to muscle or joint dysfunction
what is stress incontinence
loss of urine during activities that increase intraabdominal pressure
coughing lifting laughing
what is urge incontinence
sudden unexpected urge to urinate and the uncontrolled loss of urine related to reduced bladder capacity or detrusor instability
what is overflow incontenince
constant leaking or urine from bladder that is full, but cannot be emptied
