UROLOGY: problem oriented medicine Flashcards
1
Q
If there is some color in urine, what are 3 possible things it could be?
A
blood, myoglobin, haemoglobin
2
Q
How to differentiate between blood
and
myoglobin/haemoglobin?
A
spin urine: blood will settle, other two will remain dispersed
3
Q
how can you differentiate between myoglobin and haemoglobin?
why does this work?
A
check serum color:
[blood sample,,spin,,check plasma color]
[haemoglobinurea is only due to there being too much haemoglobin in the blood]
4
Q
what type fo stone is this? note the discoloration
A
urate. can be associated with PSS
5
Q
A
6
Q
why is urinary blockage a medical emergency?
A
hyperkalaemia
7
Q
which is a sign of hyperkalaemia: tachycardia or bradycardia?
A
bradycardia
