Vocabulary
worsening of an untreated bladder infection which spread in an ascending manner
What is pyelonephritis?
inability to control urine excretion
What is urinary incontinence?
used to treat uncomplicated UTIs, patient should avoid direct sunlight
What is (Macrodantin) Nitrofurantion?
an assessment of residual urine
What is a bladder scan?
a build up of nitrogenous waste products in the blood
What is azotemia?
pus in the urine
What is pyuria?
impacts the filter function of the kidney, usually caused by streptococcus bacteria
What is glomerulonephritis?
may relieve suprabubic area or lower back pain associated with UTI
What is apply heat?
used to determine what specific bacteria are present in the urine
progressive increase in BUN, creatinine, and potassium with or without oliguria
What is acute kidney injury?
calculus
What is another name for urinary stones?
bacteria present in kidneys, ureters, bladder, or urethra
What is a urinary tract infection?
broad spectrum antibiotics such as ampicilin or vancomycin combined with an aminoglycoside is given for this...
What is acute pyelonephritis?
used to surgically break up stones too large to pass naturally
What is the lithotripsy procedure?
use of RIFLE
What is the staging classification of AKI?
nephrolithiasis
What is another name for kidney stones?
bacteria present in the bladder
What is cystitis?
the goal is to control the primary disease and relieve symptoms with corticosteroids and cyclophosphamide
What is nephrotic syndrome?
confirm or rule out cancer diagnosis
inflow, dwell, and drain
What is the process of peritoneal dialysis?
worsening of an untreated urinary infection which causes systemic manifestations
What is urosepsis?
a sudden episode and decline in kidney function usually resulting from something within hours to a few days
What is acute kidney injury?
the male patient experience sharp, severe pain resulting in stretching, dilation, and spasms of the ureter...
What are opioids and Flomax?
measures the level of kidney function, related to its ability to filter waste
What is GFR lab test?
a temporary central access used for hemodialysis
What is a quinton catheter?