Urinalysis review questions Flashcards
What are the components of the urinary system
2 kidneys
1 urethras
2 ureters
1 urinary bladder
Which species has kidney with a lobulated appearance?
Cow
What is the hilus
The indented area on the side of the kidney
What is the basic function unit of the kidney
Nephron
What can result from the insufficient production of antidiuretic hormone by the posterior pituitary gland
Polyuria
What lines the urinary bladder
transitional epithelial cell
Which term describes a decreases in the volume of voided urine over a 24 hour period
Oliguria
Which term describes a increase in the volume of voided urine over for a 24 hour period
Polyuria
Which specimen collection method is preferred for urine samples that require culture and sensitivity testing
Cystocentesis
Which specimen collection method results in samples collected that are often contaminated with cells from the distal genital tract
Free catch
How should the needle be directed when collecting samples by cystocentesis?
Dorso caudally
How soon should urine sample should be analyzed after collection if they aren’t refrigerated
Less than 1 hour
Which test should be performed before refrigerating a urine sample
Specific Gravity
Which term describes an increase in the frequency of urination over a 24 hour period
Pollakiuria
What is the normal urine output in dogs/cats
20-40 mL/kg
