Renal/Urinary Flashcards
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia cause
age, cancer
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia s/s
urinary hesitancy, weak stream, stream intermittency, post-void dribbling, nocturia
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia dx
rectal exam; PSA, UA
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia tx
lifestyle modifications; phytotherapy, a-blockers (tamsulosin), 5-a-reductase inhibitors (finasteride), PDE5-inhibitors (tadalafil)
Erectile Dysfunction cause
hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular disease; obstructed arterial inflow, inadequate venous constriction; poor hormones; psych disorder; medications (b-blockers); drugs
Erectile Dysfunction s/s
unable to have/sustain an erection; need info on timing/frequency of sexual relations, partners, morning erections, ejaculation, ability to masturbate; look for deformities (peyronie disease, testicular atrophy, etc)
Erectile Dysfunction dx
CBC, UA, lipid profile, TSH, testosterone, glucose, prolactin, FSH/LH; nocturnal penile tumescence testing (organic vs psychogenic); direct injection of vasoactive substance
Erectile Dysfunction tx
therapy (psych); testosterone replacement (hypogonadism); Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (Sildenafil, tadalafil); vacuum constriction, injected/inserted vasoactive substances, penile prosthesis
Incontinence cause
uncontrolled bladder contractions (urge); dysfunction of urethral sphincter (stress); urinary retention leading to bladder distention and overflow (overflow); untimely urination by physical/cognitive disability (functional); neurologic disease (parkinson, stroke, dementia); metabolic (hypoxemia, diabetic neuropathy); pelvic disorders (uterine prolapse)
Incontinence s/s
strong desire to void, loss of urine (urge); frequency, urgency, nocturia (overactive); leakage of urine w/ abdominal pressure (stress); hydronephrosis, obstructive nephropathy
Incontinence dx
postvoid residual urine volume; UA (UTI vs glucosuria); cystometry, stress test, US, cystoscopy
Incontinence tx
pelvic floor muscle training (Kegel exercises); electrical stimulation, biofeedback, bladder straining; pessaries/implants; anticholinergics (oxybutynin, tolterodine); catheterization
Nephrolithiasis cause
elevated calcium, uric acid, bacteria; diet w/ salt and protein
Nephrolithiasis s/s
sudden onset of severe CVA tenderness; N/V; lower abdominal pain radiating to groin; pt cannot sit still
Nephrolithiasis dx
CT abd/pel WO contrast; CBC, BMP (BUN/Cr, UA (blood)
Nephrolithiasis tx
IV ketorolac/IV morphine; IV hydration, antiemetics; surgery >7mm (lithotripsy, stent, etc)
Cystitis cause
infection of the bladder (E. coli, enterococci)
Cystitis s/s
frequency, urgency, dysuria, suprapubic discomfort
Cystitis dx
UA (pyuria, bacteriuria, hematuria); positive urine culture; imaging for pyelo
Cystitis tx
Nitrofurantoin 100 mg BID x 5 days, TMP-SMX BID x 3 days, Cipro 500 mg BID x 3 days; nitrofurantoin/augmentin for pregnancy; phenazopyridine (symptom relief)
Epididymitis cause
Behcet’s disease, amiodarone excess, tumor, bacterial infection (gonorrhea <35yo, e.coli >35yo)
Epididymitis s/s
gradual onset; testicular pain, urethral discharge, urethral sx if STD; edematous tender testicle, epididymis, and spermatic cord
Epididymitis dx
clinical; scrotal doppler US (r/o torsion); urine culture
Epididymitis tx
scrotal support; analgesia, antibiotics (cef, doxy, levoflox for no STD)
Orchitis cause
ascending bacterial infection from urinary tract
Orchitis s/s
unilateral swelling and tenderness; fever, tachycardia
Orchitis dx
US; UA, culture
Orchitis tx
antibiotics (cef, azithromycin, doxy)
Prostatitis cause
bacterial (E. coli, pseudomonas, proteus; chlamydia/gonorrhea in younger men); chronic pelvic pain syndrome; nonbacterial, granulomatous
Prostatitis s/s
perineal/prostate pain; dysuria, obstructive uropathy symptoms; low back/abdominal pain; fever, chills, myalgias
Prostatitis dx
tender, nodular, boggy prostate; CBC, BMP, blood cultures, UA
Prostatitis tx
fluoroquinolones vs TMP-SMX; admission if bad
Pyelonephritis cause
infection of the kidney and renal pelvis by bacteria (E. coli)
Pyelonephritis s/s
fever, flank pain, shaking chills (rigors), irritative voiding symptoms
Pyelonephritis dx
CVA tenderness, fever, tachycardia; CBC (leukocytosis w/ left shift); UA (pyuria, bacteriuria, hematuria); urine culture; US abd
Pyelonephritis tx
Fluoroquinolone or TMP-SMX x 1-2 weeks (outpatient); IV fluoroquinolones or gentamicin x 1-2 days, then 2 weeks oral therapy (inpatient); ampicillin (pregnancy)
Urethritis cause
noninfectious (trauma, retiers, stones); infectious (gonococcal, nongonoccocal
Urethritis s/s
dysuria, urethral discharge, urethral pruritus
Urethritis dx
voiding UA (leukocyte esterase, >10 WBC/hpf); gram stain of urethral discharge (>5 WBC/oil immersion field)
Urethritis tx
Ceftriaxone 250mg IM x 1 dose (gonorrhea), Azithromycin 1g PO x 1 dose OR Doxycycline 100mg PO BID x7d (chlamydia)
Acute Renal Failure cause
prerenal, intrinsic, postrenal
■ Prerenal: hypovolemia, hypotension, CHF, cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome, early sepsis, aortic aneurysm, renal artery stenosis, renal artery embolus
■ Intrinsic: acute tubular necrosis, NSAIDs, aminoglycosides, radiologic contrast, acute interstitial nephritis, SLE, infection, glomerulonephritis, vascular disease
■ Postrenal: tubular obstruction, urolithiasis, BPH, bladder outlet obstruction
Acute Renal Failure s/s
: N/V/D, pruritus, drowsiness, dizziness, hiccups, SOB, anorexia, hematochezia; tachycardia, hypotension (prerenal); distended bladder, CVA tenderness, enlarged prostate (postrenal); anuria/oliguria, weight change, AMS, edema, weakness, dehydration, rashes, JVD, urine odor, ecchymosis
Acute Renal Failure dx
GFR <90% (injury <50%); BUN/Cr ratio (20:1 [pre], <15:1 [intrinsic]); UA (hyaline casts [pre/post]; granular casts, WBC w/ casts, RBC w/ cast, protein, tubular epithelial cells [intrinsic]); US/CT
Acute Renal Failure tx
IV fluids, improve cardiac output (prerenal); adjustments/avoidance of meds (intrinsic); ureteral stents, urethral catheter, etc (postrenal); short term dialysis Cr >5-10
Chronic Renal Failure cause
GFR <60 w kidney damage (proteinuria, glomerulonephritis, structural damage) >3 months; DM, HTN, glomerulonephritis, polycystic kidney disease
Chronic Renal Failure s/s
fatigue, malaise, anorexia, N/V, metallic taste, hiccups, SOB, orthopnea, impaired mentation, insomnia, irritability, muscle cramps, restless legs, weakness, pruritus, easy bruising; cachexia, weight loss, muscle wasting, pallor, HTN, ecchymosis, sensory deficits, asterixis, Kussmaul breathing
Chronic Renal Failure dx
GFR (<60); proteinuria, microalbuminemia, BUN/Cr (elevated); H&H, electrolytes, UA (abnormal); cystatin C (elevated)
Chronic Renal Failure tx
ACE/ARBs; manage comorbid condition, tobacco cessation, control sugars, weight loss; limit water, Na, K, Ph; hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, kidney transplant
Glomerulonephritis cause
HSP, postinfectious GN, IgA nephropathy, hereditary (focal); postinfectious GN, membranoproliferative GN (diffuse) [children]; IgA nephropathy, hereditary, SLE (focal); SLE, membranoproliferative GN, rapidly progressive GN, postinfectious, vasculitis (diffuse) [adult]
Glomerulonephritis s/s
hematuria (tea/cola colored); oliguria/anuria, edema of face/eyes and feet/ankles; HTN
Glomerulonephritis dx
Antistreptolysin-O titer (r/o postinfectious); UA (hematuria >3 RBC, proteinuria, RBC casts); serum complement C3 decreased; renal biopsy
Glomerulonephritis tx
steroids, immunosuppressive drugs; decrease salt and fluid intake; dialysis (azotemia); ACE inhibitors