Urinary movements (Test #2) Flashcards
anuria?
without urine
Bacteremia?
bacteria in the blood
bacteruria?
Bacteria in the urine
Cystitis?
inflammation of the bladder
Diuresis?
getting rid of fluid (diuretic)
Dysuria?
difficulty urinating
frequency?
frequent urge to void
hesitancy?
trouble voiding
hematuria?
blood in urine
incontinence?
uncontrollable urination
kegels exercise?
pelvic floor muscle exercises that strengthen muscle to improve continence (many pregnant women do this, but it is for anyone)
mictrition?
urinating
nocturia?
urination at night that interrupts sleep
oliguria?
decreased urine output
polyuria?
increased urine output
proteinuria?
protein in the urine
stoma?
surgical opening
urosepsis?
a UTI that leads to sepsis
What are some prerenal diseases?
CHF
dehydration
burns
sepsis
What are some renal diseases she talks about?
DM
gentamycin
polycystic kidney disease
What are some postrenal diseases?
urethral stone
benign prostatic hypertrophy
tumors