UTI, BPH & Prostate Cancer Flashcards
What is the effect of Renal Failure on Potassium levels?
Since the kidneys excrete Potassium, if the kidneys fail, then Potassium will not be excreted and instead level of Potasium in he body will increase causing Hyperkalemia.
What is Aldosterone’s effect on Sodium and Potassium?
As the adrenal glands secrete more Aldosterone, this causes the body to retain Sodium and excrete Potassium.
How does the kidney regulate oxygen?
The kidney stores Erythropoietin, which stimulates bone marrow to produce RBCs. RBCs carry hemoglobin which carries oxygen to cells.
What is the kidneys role in Vitamin D metabolism?
the kidneys Re responsible for the final conversion of inactive vitamin D to its active form. Vitamin D is used for the metabolism of calcium.
Urethrocele Vs. Cystocele Vs. Rectocele
1) Urethrocele - The bulging of the anterior vagina wall into the urethra.
2) Cystocele - Herniation of the bladder wall into the anterior vaginal vault.
3) Rectocele - Herniation of the terminal rectum into the posterior vagina.
Anti-Diuretic Hormone is also known by what other name?
Vasopressin
What is the link between the Glomerulus and the hormone Renin?
Renin is a hormone directly involved in the control of arterial BP; it is essential for the proper functioning of the Glomerulus.
Define Functional Capacity
A marked sense of fullness and discomfort with a strong desire to void usually occurring when the bladder contains 35 mL or more of urine.
What are the 4 age-related changes associated with the renal system?
1) Thickening of the renal arteries
2) ⬇ in the weight of the kidneys
3) Blood flow ⬇ by about 10% per decade
4) ⬇ bladder capacity
Approximately what percentage of blood passing through the glomeruli is filtered into the nephron?
Under normal conditions, about 20% of the blood passing through the glomeruli is filtered into the nephron, Mounting two about 180 L/day of filtrate.
Enlargement of the prostate causes which 4 renal problems?
1) Anuria
2) Oliguria
3) Frequency
4) Obstruction of urine flow
What is the normal ratio of BUN to creatinine?
10:1
What are the 3 primary signs of Glomerulonephritis?
1) Hematuria
2) Edema
3) Azotemia (excessive nitrogenous wastes in the blood)
4) Proteinuria ( > 3 to 5 g/day)
(T/F) Dietary protein is restricted when renal insufficiency and nitrogen retention (elevated BUN) develop?
True
What are the 3 types of Lower UTIs?
1) Cystitis - Bladder inflammation
2) Prostatitis
3) Urethritis
What are the 4 types of Upper UTIs?
1) Acute & Chronic Pyelonephritis - Infection of renal pelvis, tubules, and interstitial tissue of the kidneys.
2) Renal abscess
3) Interstitial nephritis
4) Perineal abscess
How does Ascorbic Acid (i.e., cranberry juice) help to prevent recurring urinary infections?
By making the urine more acidic
Which medication is a urinary analgesic administered for urinary discomfort associated with UTIs and what should you tech your patient about it?
Phenazopyridine (aka Pyridium) - Teach patients that this med will turn their urine dark orange.