Renal V: Urinalysis Flashcards
_____ casts are characteristic of advanced chronic renal failure
waxy casts, broad casts
_____ crystals are shaped like hexagonal plates and are associated with ______.
Cysteine; recurrent calculi
_____ crystals often appear envelope-shaped
Calcium oxalate
_____ crystals often appear shaped like a coffin lid and are associated with ______.
Alkaline Phosphatase; Proteus infection
Citrus foods or large meals will cause a ______ urine pH
increase
Cranberries and a high protein diet will cause a ______ urine pH
decreased
Dehydration, diabetes mellitus, proteinuria, CHF, and SIADH are characteristic of ______ specific gravity
increased
Dipstick protein measures the quantity of _____ in urine
albumin
Fever, exertion, or dehydration may result in the appearance of ______ casts in urine
hyaline
Glucose appears in urine at plasma levels _______.
> 180-200mg/dL
Large granules that glow under polarized light, also known as ________, are indicative of _______.
Maltese Crosses; Nephrotic syndrome
Polydipsia, diuretic therapy, and diabetes insipidus are characteristic of ______ specific gravity.
decreased
Urinalysis specimens must be analyzed within _____ (time).
2 hours
Urinalysis specimens should be collected using the _______ technique.
midstream catch
Urine color of dark brown-black: ______
methemoglobin, rhabdomyolysis
