Chapter 11: Diseases and Conditions of the Urinary System: Signs and Symptoms

Question 1

what is the signs and symptoms of Acute Glomerulonephritis

Answer 1

proteinuria, oliguria, hematuria; follows strep infection; kidney swelling

Question 2

what is the signs and symptoms of Chronic Glomerulonephritis

Answer 2

oligura, hematuria; renal failure, azotemia; uremic frost-urea in sweat

Question 3

what is the signs and symptoms of Nephrotic Syndrome (Nephrosis)

Answer 3

protein and albumin loss-proteinuria; sodium and water retention; susceptible to infection; increased lipid levels

Question 4

what is the signs and symptoms of Acute Renal Failure

Answer 4

GI disturbances; LOC disturbances; BUN determines other symptoms

Question 5

what is the signs and symptoms of Chronic Renal Failure

Answer 5

lethargic; uremic syndrome; arrhythmias; metabolic acidosis, GI ulceration, changes of skin and hair

Question 6

what is the signs and symptoms of Pyelonephritis

Answer 6

abscesses; lumbar pain; followed by UTI; foul urine odor; pyuria; tenderness in suprapubic region;

Question 7

what is the signs and symptoms of Hydronephrosis

Answer 7

fibrotic changes, hematuria & pyuria, palpable kidney

Question 8

what is the signs and symptoms of Renal Calculi

Answer 8

large-staghorn; vary upon degree; renal colic, urinary urgency, abdominal distention, hydronephrosis

Question 9

what is the signs and symptoms of Infectious Cystitis and Urethritis

Answer 9

urinary urgency and frequency; pelvic pressure, bladder spasms, burning with urination

Question 10

what is the signs and symptoms of Diabetic Nephropathy

Answer 10

urinary retention, proteinuia, UTI & pyelonephritis

Question 11

what is the signs and symptoms of Polycystic Kidney Disease

Answer 11

palpable kidney, trunk pain, chronic systemic hypertension & kidney infections

Question 12

what is the signs and symptoms of Neurogenic Bladder

Answer 12

sensation of full bladder but unable to urinate;

Question 13

what is the signs and symptoms of Stress Incontinence

Answer 13

leakage of urination with activity (coughing, sneezing, running) without urgency

Question 14

what is the signs and symptoms of Renal Cell Carcinoma

Answer 14

hematuria, abdominal mass, flank pain; hypercalcemia, liver dysfunction

Question 15

what is the signs and symptoms of Bladder Tumors

Answer 15

painless hematuria, local pain if metastatic