Diagnostic, Procedural, and Lab Terms (Urinary) Flashcards
1
Q
What are urologists?
A
physicians who specialize in disorders of the male and female urinary tracts, and male reproductive system
2
Q
What is urinalysis?
A
examination of the urine for its physical and chemical properties
3
Q
What are some abnormal findings in urine?
A
glucose, blood, ketones, casts, albumin
4
Q
What are some types of catheters?
A
foley catheter, condom catheter
5
Q
What are some blood tests?
A
blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatine clearance test
6
Q
What is dialysis?
A
hemodialysis, the process of filtering blood outside the body
7
Q
What is dysuria?
A
painful urination
8
Q
What is enuresis?
A
lack of bladder control
9
Q
What medication increases urine output?
A
diuretic
10
Q
What medication decreases urine output?
A
antidiuretic
