Urinary Flashcards

1
Q

Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone (RAA) mechanism

A

(1) blood pressure low - (refer “a”)
(2) dehydrated

a.) kidney releases renin
b.) angiotensinogen
c.) angiotensin 1 (A1)
d.) angiotensin converting enzymes (ACE) (in lungs)
e.) angiotensin 2 (A2)
a1) vasoconstriction
a2) raises blood pressure
b1) release of aldosterone
b2) reabsorption of sodium
b3) attract water

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2
Q

When a person has low BP

A

(Low) BP = Cardiac output (CO) x Systemic vascular resistance (SVR)

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3
Q

Nonpathological; excessive intake of sugary foods
Pathological; Diabetes mellitus

A

Glycosuria

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4
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Nonpathological; physical exertion, pregnancy
Pathological; glomerulonephritis, hypertension

A

Proteinuria

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5
Q

Urinary tract infection

A

Pyuria

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6
Q

Bleeding in the urinary tract (due to trauma, kidney stones, infection)

A

Hematuria

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7
Q

Various: Transfusion reaction, hemolytic anemia

A

Hemoglobinuria

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8
Q

Liver disease (hepatitis)

A

Bilirubinuria

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9
Q

Name of condition of these substances:
1.) Glucose
2.) Proteins
3.) Pus (WBCs and bacteria)
4.) RBCs
5.) Hemoglobin
6.) Bile Pigment

A

1.) Glycosuria
2.) Proteinuria
3.) Pyuria
4.) Hematuria
5.) Hemoglobinuria
6.) Bilirubinuria

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