1. Terminologies Flashcards
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Bladder
Hollow muscular organ that stores urine from kidneys before excretion by urination
Kidneys
Pair of bean shaped organs located on both sides of spine, functions to filter toxins out of blood
Prostate
Walnut sized glands located between bladder and penis; secrets fluid to nourish and protect sperms
Incontinence
Lack of voluntary control over urination and defecation
Retention
Failure to eliminate waste products from body
Hesitancy
Difficulty starting/maintaining a urine stream
Dyuria
Painful sensation during urinating
Oliguria
Urine output less than usual
Anuria
Occurs when kidneys stop producing urine
Polyuria
Urine output more than usual
Haematuria
Presence of blood in urine
Nocturia
Waking at night bcs of urge to urinate
Proteinuria
Presence of excess proteins in urine
Pyuria
Presence of excess WBC and pus in urine
Bacteuria
Presence of bacteria in urine
Frequency
No of occurrence in a period of time
Urgency
Sudden, strong urge to urinate
KUB (Kidney Ureter Bladder)
X-ray to assess organs of GIT and Urinary systems
IVP (Intravenous Pyelogram)
X-ray examination of the kidneys, ureters and urinary bladder
AVF (AV Fistula)
Connection made between artery and vein for dialysis access
