Labs
A normal serum creatinine level
Males 0.6-1.2
Females 0.5-1.1
What raises BP as a result of angiotensin?
Renin
What are s/s of a UTI?
Frequency
urgency
dysuria
suprapubic pain or tenderness in the low back
nocturia
incontinence
hematuria
pyuria
bacteriuria
retention
if someone has a blood pressure of 132/78, what is the MAP?
96
78x2=156
156+132=288
288/3=96
What is the gold standard for BPH?
TURP- transurethral resection of the prostate
Normal BUN
10-20
What regulates the intrarenal blood flow by vasodilation
Prostaglandin
What should you monitor with the administration of Bactrim?
Sulfa allergies
How long will someone who received a kidney transplant take medication to prevent rejection?
For the rest of their life
How often should a testicular self examination be done?
Monthly
The best way to check kidney function
Creatinine
What stimulates bone marrow to make red blood cells?
Erythropoietin
What should you monitor with Levaquin administration?
Heart rate and rhythm
What are signs and symptoms of BPH?
Nocturia
Urinary hesitancy
weak stream
trouble initiating stream
What is the main side effect of estrogen therapy to watch for?
Blood clots
Should not be present in urine
Ketones
Casts
Crystals
Parasites
Leukocytes
Nitrites
What maximizes reabsorption and concentrates urine?
Vasopressin
What should you remember to educate about with administration of amoxicillin?
Alters effectiveness of birth control
take with food
complete entire medication
contact doctor if severe diarrhea develops
What is NEVER a sign/symptom of BPH?
Cloudy urine
What are examples of alpha adrenergic antagonists?
Prazosin
Doxazosin
What should the level of bacteria in a UA be?
<1000 colonies
What promotes sodium reabsorption and potassium secretion?
Aldosterone
What are risk factors for renal calculi?
Metabolic risk factors
dehydration
family history
obesity
diabetes
gout
previous stones
diet
What do you need to monitor very carefully with alpha adrenergics?
Blood pressure
What are examples of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors?
finasteride
dutasteride