week 11 flash Flashcards
which medication decreases spasms in the bladder
ditropan
which medication turns the urine bright orange
Pyridium
what are the two main causes of CKD
DM and HTN
whats the difference between cystitis and pyelonephritis
cystitis: localised, lower UTI symptoms
pyelonephritis: systemic, CVA tenderness, fever malaise and LUTS
what is the difference between a complicated cystitis and uncomplicated cystitis
complicated: more than bladder, fever flank pain and chills
uncomplicated: just the bladder
how long are antibiotics for a complicated UTI
7-14 days
how long are antibiotics for an uncomplicated UCI
3-5 days
what are the main symptoms of chronic pyelonephritis
- HTN
- Inability to conserve sodium
- nocturia
- hyperkalemia and acidosis
what are the main lab values that indicate a bacterial UTI
increased leukocytes and increased nitrates
what do casts indicate with a UTI
indicates an intra renal issue
why do we treat UTIs so aggressively
because they can lead to urosepsis
what are the main interventions for a bladder infection
4 A
- analgesic, antipyretic, antibiotic, antispasmodic
high fluid intake
sitz bath
surgery
what is hydronephrosis/hydroureter
enlargement of kidney or ureter resulting from an outflow obstruction
what are the symptoms of hydronephrosis
- flank/abdominal pain
what is nephrolithiasis
stone in the kidney