Common Health Alterations Related to Elimination

These flashcards cover important vocabulary and definitions regarding the concept of urinary elimination and related health alterations.

Elimination

The removal or expelling of waste products from the body.

Urinary elimination

The process of expelling urine from the body.

Renal calculi

Mineral deposits in the kidneys, commonly known as kidney stones.

Urolithiasis

The formation of calculi in the urinary tract.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

An enlarged prostate that can obstruct urinary flow.

Prostate cancer

A malignant growth in prostate tissue, common among men.

Risk factors for urolithiasis

Genetics, assigned male at birth, family history, dietary habits, and low fluid intake.

Renal colic

Severe pain typically associated with kidney stones.

Hematuria

The presence of blood in urine.

CT scan

An imaging technique often used to diagnose urolithiasis.

DRE

Digital rectal exam, a diagnostic test for prostate health.

PSA

Prostate-specific antigen, a blood test used to screen for prostate cancer.

Hydronephrosis

Swelling of a kidney due to a build-up of urine.

Bladder outlet obstruction

A blockage at the base of the bladder that prevents urine from passing into the urethra.

5-alpha reductase inhibitors

Medications used to reduce prostate size in BPH.

Ureteroscopy

A procedure to remove stones from the urinary tract.

Cystoscopy

A procedure to view the inside of the bladder and urethra.

BPH Interventions

Medications, catheterization, education, and surgical options for managing BPH.

Cryotherapy

A treatment for prostate cancer using extreme cold.

Brachytherapy

A form of radiation therapy for prostate cancer.

Dietary considerations for urolithiasis

Limit intake of oxalate-rich foods, sodium, and high animal protein.

Complications of prostate cancer

Erectil dysfunction, incontinence, and potential metastasis.

Collaborative interventions in urolithiasis

Consulting with urology and utilizing various surgical options.

Patient education for urolithiasis

Guidance on hydration, dietary intake, and medication use.

Post-operative care for BPH

Monitoring urinary output, vital signs, and managing complications.