urology

Question 1

what kind of percussion is full bladder

Answer 1

stony dull

Question 2

when may you need an x ray in urology

Answer 2

• sometimes need a plain x ray to see stones if can’t see on USS KUB

Question 3

what size stones will likely pass on their own

Answer 3

5mm

Question 4

pyelonephritis vs renal colic vs peritonitis

Answer 4

• pyelonephritis is a more gradual onset pain than renal colic
• renal colic = rolling around in pain, whereas peritonitis = sat still