Functions
What are the 3 main functions of the kidneys?
Filter blood, regulate blood volume, Maintain homeostasis
What does the R/CF "Nephr/o" mean
Kidney
What is a loss of bladder control?
Urinary incontinence
What's the abbreviation "CRF" mean
Chronic renal failure
This can occur with no history of kidney disease and presents as kidney failure
Chronic glomerulonephritis
What is the main function of the Ureters?
Carry urine from the renal pelvis to the urinary bladder
What does the S/ "-pathy" mean
Disease
Where does waste-laden blood enter the kidney?
Hilum (pl. Hila)
What's the abbreviation "CKD" mean
Chronic kidney disease
An infection of the renal parenchyma, calyces, and pelvis that usually occurs as part of a total urinary infection
Pyelonephritis
What is the function of a cystoscope?
To view the inside of the bladder
What does the S/ "-tripsy" mean
Crushing
The opening of the urethra (both male & female) to the outside is called?
External urinary meatus
What's the abbreviation "UA" mean
Urinalysis
What is polycystic kidney disease?
An inherited disease where large fluid-filled cysts grow within the kidneys and press against the kidney tissue
To show X-ray cross-sectional views of the kidney and bladder
What does the R/CF "pyel/o" mean
Renal pelvis
Which muscular tube is 10 inches long and 1/4 inch wide?
The Ureters
What's the abbreviation "IVP" mean
Intravenous pyelogram
What are some causes of acute renal failure?
Severe burns, trauma, septicemia, excess alcohol
What is the main function of a diuretic?
Increase urine output
What does the P/ "olig" mean
Scanty
What is glucose in the urine?
glycosuria
What's the abbreviation "CAPD" mean
Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
What is does ARF do to the kidneys?
Makes the kidneys suddenly stop filtering waste products from blood.