Urinary system pt 1 Flashcards

1
Q

Components of the urinary tract

A

Kidneys
ureters
bladder
urethra

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2
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Function of urinary tract

A
Toxic waste removal
Metabolic function (homeostasis)
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3
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Risk factors for renal or urinary tract disorders

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Greater than 60 years of age
Personal family Hx
African, hispanic, pacific island, or native american
Exposures to chemicals (paint, solvents, glues)

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4
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What does personal family hx include when it comes to risk factors for renal or urinary tract disorders?

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DM and or HTN
Kidney disease, MI, or CVA
UTI, obstructions, or autoimmune disorder

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5
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Along with positive GH questions, what musculoskeletal symptoms should trigger screening for the urogenital system?

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Unilateral costovertebral tenderness
Low back, flank, inner thigh, or leg pain
Ipsilateral shoulder pain

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6
Q

Renal and ureteral pain are…

A

Visceral by definition

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7
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Describe renal and ureteral pain

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Rarely affected by a change in position

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8
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Where can kidney pain refer to? Why?

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The ipsilateral shoulder due to its contact with the diaphragm

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9
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What system innervates the bladder?

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The ANS. Not innervated by alpha MN

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10
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What does ANS innervation do to the bladder?

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Controls contraction and relaxation of the bladder

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11
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What type of sensory receptors are found in the bladder?

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Stretch receptors

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12
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What are serious threats to renal tissue?

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Pyelonephritis

Glomerulonephritis

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13
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What is pyelonephritis

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Inflammation of renal tissue

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14
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What is glomerulonephritis?

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Inflammation of nephrons

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