Urology and Nephrology: Notes

Question 1

UTI

Answer 1

Bacterial infection.
Cause sepsis, kidney infections, and bladder infections.
Signs and Symptoms:
General Discomfort
Foul smelling urine

Question 2

Prerenal ARF and ARF due to what?

Answer 2

Decreased blood perfusion.

Can cause metabolic acidosis and hyperkalemia.

Question 3

Kidney Stones

Answer 3

Crystal aggregation collecting in kidneys.
Signs and Symptoms:
Pall, cool clammy skin
Men have pain in testicles
Dysuria
Flank Pain
Pain radiates to the groin or abdomen
Look for edema in hands and feet

Question 4

How do kidneys compensate for renal failure?

Answer 4

Prevent absorption causing edema in other organs and other electrolyte imbalance. This can cause cardiac dysrhythmias.