Urinary Flashcards
What is nephrolithiasis?
Kidney stones
What is hydronephrosis?
Dilation/enlargement of renal pelvises and calyces
What is urolithiasis?
Stones in the urinary system
What is a cystoscopy?
Visualizes the bladder wall; used for bladder stone removal
What does Creatinine level assess?
Kidney function
What does BUN test check?
Determines e rate at which the kidneys remove urea from the blood
What is a KUB?
Plain film scan of the kidney, ureters and bladder
What is the MOA of Diptropan?
Relaxes smooth muscle
What is Diptofan given for?
Urinary tract spasms and over active bladder
What is the MOA of Detrol?
Decreases urinary frequency, urgency and bladder contraction
What is Detrol given for?
Over active bladder, frequency, urgency or incontinence
What is Proscar given for?
Reduce the size of the prostate gland
What is the MOA of Flomax?
Promotes smooth muscle relaxation in the prostate; facilitates urinary flow
