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25 Cards in this Set
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What is the functional unit of the kidney?
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Nephron
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Which kidney is lower?
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Right kidney
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How much of the cardiac output flows to the kidney?
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20=25%
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How much urine output is produced by the bladder?
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1500 ml/day
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List Nephrotoxic meds?
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NSAIDS
Vancomycin IV contrast dye |
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Anuria
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Less than 100 ml in 24 hours
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Enuresis
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Involuntary nocturnal voiding
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Hematuria
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Blood in the urine
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Nocturia
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Frequent voiding during the night
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Oliguria
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Output of 100-400 ml (diminished)
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Poluria
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Large volume of urine
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Urine Analysis (UA) tests for?
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Glucose
RBC's, WBC's Gravity Protein Ketones Color |
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KUB
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Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder (x-ray)
no contrast dye |
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Characteristcs of a simple UTI
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Dysuria- painful
Frequency, urgency Possible hematuria Super pubic discomfort |
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How is a UTI diagnosed?
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UA
Increased WBC's |
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What drugs are used to treat UTIs?
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Bactram & Septra (sulfa drugs
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What does Pyridium do
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Helps with bladder spasms
Turns urine bright oarnge |
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Treatment for UTI (nursing interventions)
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Drink lots of fluid
Hygeine: girls= wiping skills Have to finish antibiotics Seek treatments early |
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Pyelonephritis
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Infection of the kidney that usually starts in the bladder
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Signs and Symptoms of pyelonephritis
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ACUTE: fever, chills, CVA tenderness (lower back), vomiting, increased WBC (serum), feel lousy
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TX for pyelonephritis
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Oral / IV antibiotics x 14-21 days
Fluids Pain meds Follow-up culture |
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Factors contributing to the development of renal calculi
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Metabolic
Climate- dehydration Diet- increased protein, tea, fruit juice Genetics Lifestyle- sedentary |
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Cystoscopy
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Scoping the bladder
Used with obstructive problems |
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Lithotripsy
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Laser that breaks up stones
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Foods that contribute to stones
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Purines- meat, fishes
Calcium- dairy, beans except green, fish with fine bones, nuts Oxalates- spinach, asparagus, cabbage |
