Pathlogical Terms

Question 1

Renal failure

Answer 1

Inability of kidney to excrete metabolites at normal plasma levels
or
inability to retain normal electrolytes under normal intake.

Question 2

ARF

Answer 2

Acute Renal Failure

Question 3

Regions or areas of subcutaneous swelling in the lips, mouth, eyelids, hands or feet) caused by allergic reaction to food or drugs.

Answer 3

Angioedema

Question 4

Complete cessation of urinary secretions by the kidneys

Also known as _____________

Answer 4

Anuria

AKA - anuresis

Question 5

Presence of bacteria in urine

Answer 5

Bacteriuria

Question 6

Slowness of heartbeat

Typically less than _______

Answer 6

Bradycardia

Question 7

An agent that increase the excretion of urine

Answer 7

Diuretic

Lasix (furosemide)

Question 8

Bronchospasm

Answer 8

Contraction of the bronchi and bronchiolar muscles, producing restriction of air passages

Question 9

Fecaluria

Answer 9

Fecal matter in urine

Question 10

Glucosuria

Answer 10

Glucose in urine

Question 11

Hematuria

Answer 11

Blood in urine

Can be microscopic or macroscopic

Question 12

Hypotension

Answer 12

Low Blood pressure

Question 13

Laryngospasm

Answer 13

Closure of the glottis aperature with the glottic opening of the larynx

Question 14

Lithotripsy

Answer 14

A therapeutic technique using using sound waves to shatter or breakdown large kidney stones into smaller particles that can be passed through the ureters, bladder and urethra

Question 15

Micturition

Answer 15

The act of voiding or urination

Question 16

Nephroptosis

Answer 16

Drooping kidney

Excessive inferior displacement of the kidney when erect

Question 17

Oliguria

Also known as ________ or _________

Answer 17

Scanty urine

Diminished amount of urine in relation to fluid intake

AKA hypouresis or oligouresis

Question 18

Pneumouria

Answer 18

Air or gas in the urine

Usually the result of fistula between the bladder and intestine

Question 19

Polyuria

Common symptom of ___________

Answer 19

A lot of urine

Passage of a large volume of water in relation to fluid intake during a given time period - common symptom of Diabetes Mellitus

Question 20

Proteinuria

Also known as _______________

Answer 20

The presence of excessive serum protein levels in the urine

AKA albuminuria

Question 21

Renal agenesis

Answer 21

Absence of formation of a kidney

Some people are born with one kidney
No kidneys - not compatible with life

Question 22

Renal failure

Acute

Chronic

Answer 22

Inability of kidney to excrete metabolites of normal plasma levels

Inability to retain electrolytes under conditions of normal intake

ARF - uremia, oliguria or anuria = due to trauma, infection - quick onset, can be temporary, can develop into chronic

CRF - many reasons why this happens but results in dialysis or kidney transplantation.

Question 23

Retention

Answer 23

The inability to void

Can be due to obstruction in urethra, or lack of sensation to urinate

Question 24

Uremia

AKA ______________

Answer 24

Excessive urea in blood, creatinine or other nitrogenous products, often present with CRF.

AKA - azotemia

Question 25

Urinary incontinence

Answer 25

Involuntary passage of urine through the urethra Commonly caused by failure of voluntary control of the bladder (vesical) and urethral sphincters

Question 26

Urinary reflux AKA _______________

Answer 26

Backward or return of flow of urine from the bladder into the ureter and kidney Commonly caused by pyelonephritis AKA - vesicoureteral reflux

Question 27

Urinary tract infection

Answer 27

UTI Infection that frequently occurs in adults and children Commonly caused by vesicoureteral reflux Bacteria, viruses and fungi or parasites

Question 28

Uticaria

Answer 28

An eruption of wheals | Often caused by hypersensitivity to food or drugs.

Question 29

You might be a Redneck if you use the tree as your dog

Answer 29

Bahahahahaha!

Question 30

What is the purpose of an IVU?

Answer 30

1. Visualize the collecting system of the excretory system 2. Assess the functional ability of kidneys 3. Evaluate for pathological or anatomical anomalies of the urinary system

Question 31

pheochromocytoma

Answer 31

Rare tumor of the adrenal gland tissue. It usually develops in the medulla of one or both glands. This tumor causes a release of TOO MUCH epinephrine or norepinephrine (this hormone controls heart rate, metabolism, and BP) Iodinated contrast media should not be given to people with pheochromocytoma

Question 32

Multiple myeloma

Answer 32

A type of cancer that occurs in WBC (white blood cell) called plasma cell of the bone marrow. Plasma cells make proteins that have antibodies that help the immune system. Malignant myeloma cells make abnormal protein that impacts the hard outer shell of the cortex of bone. Iodinated contrast media is contraindicated for people with multiple myeloma

Question 33

Sickle cell anemia

Answer 33

An inherited form of anemia There are not enough normal RBC to carry adequate oxygen to body. RBC become rigid and sticky and are shaped like crescent moon. People in sickle cell crises should not be given iodinated contrast media.