Chapter 13 review

Pyuria

Presence of pus in the urine

Oliguria

Reduction in urine output

Diuretics

 medication that increases fluid removal from the body(increases urine)

Uremia

high levels of waste products in blood, a toxic condition, when kidneys fail there is a high level of urea in the blood

Cystoscopy

Procedure to visualize the urethra and bladder using a lighted scope

Hydronephrosis

collection of urine in the renal pelvis due to an obstruction (dilates and distends kidney pelvis)

CAPD (Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis)

self-dialysis that does not use a machine

Neurogenic bladder

dysfunction of bladder due to injury to the nervous system supplying the bladder or urinary tract

Polycystic disease

slow, progressive disease that causes massive enlargement of both kidneys (multiple grape-like cysts). Affects teens and young adults and usually leads to renal failure in 30s-40.

Adenocarcinoma

Kidney cancer requiring nephrectomy for treatment

UTI Symptoms

Dysuria, flank pain, urinary frequency, urgency, hematuria, and low back pain

Interstitial cystitis

chronic nonbacterial cystitis due to inflammation of the bladder lining

Behavioral treatments for urinary incontinence

Double voiding, scheduled toileting, bladder training, fluid restriction, and accessory muscle exercises

Urinary incontinence

Most common urinary system issue in older adults

Calculi

Stones that can form in the urinary bladder and kidneys

Renal calculi

Kidney stones