Caring for Clients With Disorders of the Bladder and Urethra

These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to bladder and urethra disorders, including definitions and medical terms important for understanding urinary pathologies.

Voiding Dysfunction

A condition involving urinary retention or incontinence due to various pathologies.

Urinary Retention

Failure to empty the bladder completely or inability to void, categorized as acute or chronic.

Neurogenic Bladder

A bladder condition caused by nerve dysfunction affecting urine storage or release.

Cystitis

Inflammation of the urinary bladder typically due to infection, causing irritation and pain.

Interstitial Cystitis

Chronic inflammation of the bladder mucosa leading to pain and discomfort during urination.

Urethritis

Inflammation of the urethra often caused by infections, characterized by dysuria and discharge.

Bladder Stones

Solid formations that develop in the bladder, often requiring surgical removal.

Urethral Strictures

Narrowing of the urethra due to infection or trauma leading to difficulties in urination.

Antimicrobial Therapy

Medical treatment involving antibiotics to eliminate infections like cystitis.

Pharmacologic Agents

Medications used in the management of voiding dysfunction and bladder disorders.

24-Hour Urine Collection

A diagnostic method used to assess urinary composition and volume over a full day.

Dilation

A surgical procedure to widen a narrowed urethra or other compressive areas.

Cystolitholapaxy

A surgical procedure to remove bladder stones by fragmenting them.

Urinary Incontinence

Inability to control urination, with various subtypes based on cause and symptoms.