Urinary System - Assessment and Plan terms Flashcards
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nephropathy
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disease of the kidney
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nephrolithiasis
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kidney stones
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renal calculi
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kidney stones
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urinary tract infection (UTI)
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infection of the urinary tract
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renal failure
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kidney failure
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diuretics
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medication that promote urine formation
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antidiuretic
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medications that inhibit urine formation
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catheterization
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placement of hallow tube into the bladder via the urethra
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hemodialysis / kidney dialysis
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procedure for removing wastes from the blood through external filtration