Urology Flashcards
WBC count for positive UTI
> 100K
produces ischemia of the affected testis
testicular torsion
viability of the testicle will become compromised if testicular torsion persists longer than
4-6 hours, send to ER
common assessment finding of testicular torsion is
high riding testicle on the affected side occurring secondary to shortening of the spermatic cord
what is saw palmetto
extract of fruit of the American dwarf tree
why do people take saw palmetto
OTC medication that men may take to increase urine flow rate when they have BPH. No known mechanism of action although some men report relief with this.
OTC supplement for BPH
saw palmetto
sulfa component in Bactrim DS
sulfamethoxazole
what is sulfonylurea
antihyperglycemic agent
RBC casts in the urine are highly suggestive of what
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glomerulonephritis or glomerular disease
most common presentation of acute uncomplicated pyelonephritis includes
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fever
flank pain
nausea
vomiting
what is usually not present with renal stones
fever
most common pathogen of pyelonephritis
e. coli
most common reason for pyelonephritis
untreated or undertreated UTIs
more likely to have urolithiasis
males
is calcium found in the urine
not normally - although it can be a component of a kidney stone
flank pain that waxes and wanes
urolithiasis, kidney stones
ciprofloxacin drug class
quinolone abx
ciprofloxacin is contraindicated in who and why
pregnant or younger than 18 d/t potential problems with bone and cartilage formation
varicocele s/sx
may be asymptomatic but can be accompanied by scrotal pain described as a dull ache, more noticeable when standing and relieved by lying down
varicocele tx
scrotal support
which drug class has the potential to produce QT prolongation
ciprofloxacin/quinolones
leading cause of CKD and ESKD in the U.S.
DM
typical sx reported by men with inguinal hernia is
scrotal heaviness at the end of the day
