Pharmacology

Question 1

Pharmacology
Pharmacological agents used to treat urinary tract disorders include antibiotics, diuretics, antidiuretics, urinary antispasmodics, and potassium supplements, which are commonly taken concurrently with diuretics to counteract potassium depletion. (See Table 11-1.)

Question 2

Treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract by acting on the bacterial membrane or one of its metabolic processes
The type of antibiotic prescribed depends on the infecting organism and the type and extent of infection.
ciprofloxacin
sĭp-rō-FLŎX-ă-sĭn
Cipro
sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim
sŭl-fă-mĕth-ŎX-ă-zol trī-MĔTH-ō-prĭm
Bactrim

Answer 2

Antibiotics

Question 3

Decrease spasms in the urethra and bladder by relaxing the smooth muscles lining their walls, thus allowing normal emptying of the bladder
Bladder spasms can result from such conditions as urinary tract infections and catheterization.
tolterodine
tōl-TĔR-ō-dēn
Detrol LA
solifenacin
sōl-ĭ-FĔN-ă-sĭn
Vesicare

Answer 3

antispasmodics
ăn-tĭ-spăz-MŎT-ĭks

Question 4

Promote and increase the excretion of urine
Diuretics are grouped by their action and are used to treat edema, hypertension, heart failure, and various renal and hepatic diseases.
furosemide
fū-RŌ-sĕ-mīd
Lasix
spironolactone
spī-rō-nō-LĂK-tōn
Aldactone

Answer 4

Diuretics

Question 5

Replace potassium after depletion caused by diuretics
Dietary sources of potassium are usually not sufficient to replace potassium loss caused by diuretics.
potassium chloride
pō-TĂS-ē-ŭm KLŌ-rīd
K-Tab, Kaon Cl

Answer 5

potassium supplements
pō-TĂS-ē-ŭm

Question 6

1. Acute tubular necrosis.
2. Bladder neck obstruction.
3. Blood urea nitrogen.
4. Cultural and sensitivity.
5. Cystoscopy.
6. Electromyogram electromyography.
7. End stage renal disease.
8. Extracorporeal shockwave.
9. Interstitial cystitis.
10. intravenous pyelogram intravenous
    biography.

Answer 6

1. ATN.
2. BNO.
3. BUN.
4. C&S
   5.Cysto
5. EMG.
6. ESRD.
7. ESWL.
8. IC.
9. IVP.

Question 7

1. Symbol for degree of acidity or affinity.
2. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy.
3. Polycystic kidney disease.
4. Transurethral resection of bladder tumor.
5. Urinalysis.
6. Ultrasound ultrasonography.
7. Urinary tract infection.
8. Voiding cystourethography lithotripsy
9. Vesicoureteral reflux.

Answer 7

1. PH. 
2. PCNL.
3. PKD.
4. TURBT.
5. UA.
6. US.
7. UTI. 
8. VCUG.
9. VUR.