Pathology of the Urinary System

Question 1

Means any disease of the kidneys

Answer 1

Nephropathy

Question 2

• the inability of one or both kidneys to perform their functions
• the body cannot replace damaged nephrons and when too many are destroyed, the result is kidney failure

Answer 2

Renal failure

Question 3

• toxic condition resulting from renal failure
• urea and other waste products are retained in the blood

Answer 3

Uremia

Question 4

• Has a sudden onset and can be fatal if not reversed promptly
• can be caused by dehydration or a sudden drop in blood volume

Answer 4

Acute renal failure

Question 5

Group of conditions in which excessive amounts of protein are lost through the urine

Answer 5

Nephrotic Syndrome

Question 6

Excessive fluid accumulation in body tissues that can be symptomatic of nephrotic syndrome and other kidney diseases

Answer 6

Edema

Question 7

*inflammation of the kidney or kidneys
* caused by toxins, infection or disease

Answer 7

Nephritis

Question 8

Abnormal mineral deposit that has formed within the body and is named for the location

Answer 8

Stones (calculus)

Question 9

Presence of stones in the kidney

Answer 9

Nephrolithiasis

Question 10

Kidney stone

Answer 10

Nephrolith

Question 11

Inflammation of the bladder

Answer 11

Cystitis

Question 12

Difficult or painful urination frequently associated with UTI’s

Answer 12

Dysuria

Question 13

Frequent and excessive urination during the night

Answer 13

Nocturia

Question 14

Inability to control the excretion of urine or feces or both

Answer 14

incontinence