Care of Patients with Urinary Problems

These flashcards encompass key vocabulary related to urinary disorders, management, and patient care as outlined in the lecture notes.

Cystitis

Inflammation of the bladder, can be caused by infection or irritants.

Bacteriuria

Presence of bacteria in urine; can be asymptomatic or symptomatic leading to a urinary tract infection.

E. coli

Bacteria responsible for over 80% of urinary tract infections.

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

Infections that can occur anywhere in the urinary tract, characterized by symptoms such as dysuria and urgency.

Clean-catch urine specimen

A urine sample collected midstream to avoid contamination for diagnostic testing.

Antibiotics

Medicines used to treat bacterial infections, commonly prescribed for UTIs.

Urinary incontinence

Involuntary loss of urine severe enough to cause social or hygienic problems.

Alpha1-Adrenergic Antagonists

Medications that relax the bladder and urethra by dilation of arterioles/veins, used in BPH treatment.

Bladder training

A behavioral technique used to manage urinary incontinence by retraining the bladder to hold urine.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD)

A long-term condition where the kidneys do not work effectively, requiring careful management of urinary retention.

Neobladder

A surgically created bladder from intestine that connects to the urethra, allowing for urination.

Intravesical therapy

Treatment administered directly into the bladder, often used for superficial bladder cancer.

Urinary antiseptics

Drugs that prevent infection in the urinary tract.

Urolithiasis

Presence of calculi (stones) in the urinary tract, associated with symptoms like severe pain.

Functional continence

Continents achieved by utilizing regular habits or support devices, often necessary in older adults.

Sitz bath

A warm, shallow bath that cleanses the perineal area and is often used for comfort.

Urinary acidifiers

Substances that lower urine pH, thereby preventing the growth of certain bacteria.

Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitors

Medications used to treat erectile dysfunction by increasing blood flow to the penis.

Cystoscopy

A diagnostic procedure where a thin tube with a camera is inserted into the bladder to visualize abnormalities.

Cranberry juice

A beverage suggested to help prevent urinary tract infections.

Urinary diversion

A surgical procedure that reroutes urine flow from the kidneys to an external surface.