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Renal and Urologic Problems Flashcards

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UTI General Symptoms?

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dysuria, frequency, urgency, supra-pubic discomfort/pressure, hematuria/cloudy urine

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UTI Symptoms in an older adult?

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non-localized abd pain and cognitive changes

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Diagnostics for a UTI?

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  • UA to identify presence of nitrites, WBC’s and leukocyte esterase
  • CNS study
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UTI tx?

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hydrate, antibiotics, teaching (hygiene…)

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UTI Preventive measures?

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  • regular bowel movements
  • bladder emptying
  • adequate hydration
  • cranberry juice/tabs
  • void b4 sex and after sex
  • good catheter care
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Most common cause of UTI?

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E. Coli

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Pyelonephritis

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  • Inflammation of the renal parenchyma (Upper UTI) and collecting system, including the renal pelvis
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Cause of Pyelonephritis?

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Usually a lower urinary infection that has ascended

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Pyelonephritis symptoms?

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  • fatigue, fever, chills, vomiting, malaise, flank pain
  • lower UTI symptoms,
    Costovertebral angle tenderness
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Acute treatment of Pyelonephritis?

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Antibiotics and fluids

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Cystitis

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Inflammation of the bladder lower UTI

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Inflammation of the bladder (lower UTI)

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Cystitis

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Cystitis risk factors?

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female and catheter is inserted

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Cystitis S/S?

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urgency, frequency, cloudy/foul smelling urine

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Cystitis Tx?

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  • Urine acidifiers (cranberry juice)

- Urinary tract analgesic

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Glomerulonephritis Signs/Symptoms

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hematuria, proteinuria, uremia, pyuria, edema, hypertension

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What diagnostic test would you do if Glomerulonephritis is suspected?

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  • UA
  • blood study (BUN, WBC, creatinine)
  • Abd or kidney US/CT
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Glomerulonephritis Treatment?

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  • Manage symptoms (HTN, edema, and UTI)
  • Low protein, low NA diet
  • fluid restriction, I&O, weigh daily
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diet restrictions for glomerulonephritis?

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Low protein, low NA

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Pt teaching: glomerulonephritis?

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  • Decrease dietary protein if high BUN

- Daily weight

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Medical term for stone?

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Calculus

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What is the most common type of Urinary Calculi?

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calcium oxalate

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Medical term for stone formation

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Lithiasis

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Urolithiasis

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Urinary stone

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Nephrolithiasis

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Kidney stone

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Urinary Calculi Risk Factors?

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  • men > women
  • age 20-55
  • White > AA
  • Family history
  • UTI
  • dehydration
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Urinary Calculi Signs/symptoms?

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  • decreased UO
  • abd or flank pain
  • hematuria
  • N/V
  • fever/chills
  • kidney stone dance (a.k.a. renal colic)
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Diagnostic for Urinary Calculi?

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  • CT
  • US
  • UA
  • Kidney Ureter Bladder (KUB) x-ray
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Urinary Calculi Acute Attack Treatment?

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  • Treat pain, infection, obstruction
  • Hydration
  • Medication to relax smooth muscle
  • Strain all urine
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Medication to relax smooth muscle used to treat Urinary Calculi?

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Tamsulosin or terazosin

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Pt Teaching - Urinary Calculi?

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  • Adequate hydration
  • Diet-based on cause
  • Pain management
  • Lithotripsy, surgical removal
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Uncontrolled leakage of urine?

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Urinary Incontinence

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Urinary Incontinence is caused by?

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“DRIP”

  • Delirium/Drugs
  • Retention
  • Immobility, Inflammation or Impaction of feces
  • Polyuria
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Type of Urinary Incontinence?

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“SOUR”

  • Stress
  • Overflow
  • Urge
  • Reflux
35
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Type of Urinary Incontinence caused by lifting, sneezing, laughing?

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Type of Urinary Incontinence caused by BPH or uterine prolapse and the patient complains of “constant dribbling”?

37
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Involuntary urination without warning

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Reflux incontinence

38
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Type of Urinary Incontinence caused a spinal cord injury (SCI) or MS?

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Reflux incontinence

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Urinary Incontinence complications?

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infection, skin break down and embarrassment

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Pt teaching- Urinary Incontinence?

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  • hydration
  • scheduled void or cath
  • pelvic floor exercises
    double voiding
  • incontinence pads
  • meds
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Which category of drug is used for urinary incontinence and why?

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anticholinergics to relax the bladder muscle

42
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Causes of Urinary Retention?

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Bladder outlet obstruction and ↓ detrusor muscle contraction

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S/S of Urinary Retention?

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frequent small urination, suprapubic distension or pain, elevated specific gravity

44
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Pt teaching-Urinary Retention?

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  • Double/scheduled - Voiding
  • Catheter if indicated
  • Diet
  • Medications
  • Surgery for obstruction
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Complications of Urinary Retention?

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rupture, infection, uremia

46
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Indication for a Urinary Diversion?

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cancer, neurogenic bladder, trauma, strictures

47
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most common Urinary Diversion?

A

Ileal conduit

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Ileal conduit

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ureters are implanted in part of the ileum, with stoma

49
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Types of Urinary Diversions?

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  • Ileal conduit,
  • Cutaneous Ureterostomy
  • Nephrostomy
50
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Cutaneous Ureterostomy

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ureters brought to the abdominal wall, with stoma

51
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Nephrostomy

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catheter inserted into renal pelvis of the kidney (temp or permanent)

52
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Which types of Urinary Diversions have stomas?

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Ileal conduit and cutaneous ureterostomy

53
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S/S of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia?

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retention, hesitancy, frequency, urgency, dysuria, nocturia, hematuria, difficulty initiating/stopping, dribbling

54
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Diagnostics for BPH?

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  • H&P
  • Digital exam
  • Urine Culture
  • Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)
  • Transrectal Ultrasound
  • Cystoscopy
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BPH teaching Management?

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  • med information
  • Avoid things that increase symptoms
    • alcohol, caffeine, cold medicine
  • Limit evening fluids
  • Urinate every 2-3 hours (decrease retention)
56
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In a patient with BPH, the below increase the risk of?

1) dehydration
2) overhydration

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1) infection

2) distention

57
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5 alpha reductase inhibitors MOA and does what in a patient with BPH?

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  • inhibits 5-alpha reductase, preventing the production of DHT from testosterone
  • causes regression of hyperplasia
58
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Alpha adrenergic receptor blockers

do what in a patient with BPH and take how to be effective?

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  • Promotes smooth muscle relaxation

- 2-3 wks

59
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What does TURP stand for?

A

Transurethral Resection of the Prostate

60
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TURP (Transurethral Resection of the Prostate) Post-surgical Care?

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Antibiotics
Pain management
Assess dressing/drainage

61
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TURP Post-op complications ?

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  • Hemorrhage (assess urine and vitals frequently)
  • Bladder spasm
  • Urinary incontinence
  • Infection
62
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During a continuous bladder irrigation, the urine may be bright red for how long?

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up to 12 hrs

63
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How to determine the flow to be use during a continuous bladder irrigation?

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titrate for urine flow to be light pink/clear, no clots

64
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Why must the bag never be allowed to run dry during a continuous bladder irrigation?

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may increase clotting in the catheter and cause pain

65
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UTI risk factors?

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prego, menopause, habitual delay of urination, foleys, sex

66
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Meds to tx uncomplicated or initial UTIs?

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  • Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMO-SMX)

- nitrofurantoin (macrodantin)

67
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What is pyruria?

A

increased number WBC’s in the urine

68
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Acute Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis is caused by?

A

infection of the tonsils, pharynx, or skin by nephrotoxic strains of group A-hemolytic streptococci

69
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How long after an infection by group A-hemolytic streptocci will APSGN develop?

70
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Manifestations of APSGN?

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  • generalized body edema
  • HTN
  • oliguria
  • hematuria with a smoky or rusty appearance
  • proteinuria
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ASPGN management?

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  • rest
  • edema and HTN management
  • dietary protein restriction if an increase in nitrogenous wastes is present
72
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What are the five major categories of stones?

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  • calcium phosphate
  • calcium oxalate
  • uric acid
  • cysteine
  • struvite
73
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What is the medical term for the regular reflex of urination?

A

micturition

74
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Complications of an indwelling catheter (> 30 days)

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bladder spasm, periurethral abscess, pain, and urosepsis

75
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Initial and conservative tx of BPH?

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  • Meds: 5 alpha reductase inhibitors and a-adrenergic blockers
  • watch and wait for asymptomatic or minor symptom presentation

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