Nursing Lecture Review on Gastrointestinal and Urinary Systems

These flashcards cover important vocabulary and definitions related to gastrointestinal and urinary system topics discussed in the nursing lecture.

Gastritis

Inflammation of the stomach.

Ulcer

A hole caused by continuous acid erosion of the stomach lining.

NSAIDs

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin, Advil, and Motrin, which can cause stomach issues.

Hydration Status

Concentration of urine color indicates hydration level; pale yellow indicates good hydration.

Renin

A hormone secreted by the kidneys when blood pressure drops to increase blood pressure.

Erythropoietin

A hormone secreted by the kidneys that promotes the formation of red blood cells.

Hematuria

The presence of blood in the urine, indicating irritation in the urinary tract.

Creatinine

A lab value used to assess kidney function; normally should be low.

Prerenal Failure

Type of kidney failure caused by inadequate blood flow to the kidneys.

Intrarenal Failure

Kidney failure due to damage to the nephron itself from disease or toxic substances.

Postrenal Failure

Kidney failure resulting from obstruction that prevents urine from leaving the kidney.

CVA Tenderness

Costovertebral angle tenderness; indicative of kidney infection.

Dysuria

Painful or difficult urination.

Cystitis

Inflammation of the bladder, commonly known as a bladder infection.

Pylorus

The opening from the stomach into the small intestine.

Urothelial carcinoma

Cancer that can lead to painless hematuria.

Dehydration

A state where the body loses more fluids than it takes in, indicating lower urine output.

Clean Catch Urine Specimen

A method of collecting urine to minimize contamination from the skin.