Urolithiasis Flashcards
1
Q
What does Urolithiasis mean
A
presence of stone (calculi) in the urinary tract
2
Q
What is the stone composed of
A
- calcium phosphate
- calcium oxalate
- uric acid
3
Q
What does Nephrolithiasis mean
A
kidney stones
4
Q
What happens to the HR, RR and urine when Urolithiasis is present
A
- HR: tachycardia
- RR: tachypnea
- dysuria
- hematuria
- oliguria
5
Q
GI S/S of Urolithiasis
A
- lower abdominal pain
- nausea/vomiting
- diaphoresis
6
Q
What happens to your temp, and color with Urolithiasis
A
- fever
- pallor
7
Q
Is Urolithiasis painful
A
yes, sever pain in back and abdomen
8
Q
What medication will be given for Urolithiasis
A
oxybutynin
9
Q
Nursing care for Urolithiasis
A
strain all urine to save the stone for lab anylysis
-monitor I&Os
10
Q
What should you instruct the patient with Urolithiasis to increase
A
- fluid intake (3 L/day)
- activity
11
Q
What diet should patients with Urolithiasis have
A
limit food according to the calculi type
-calcium, uric acid, oxalate
