Mathematics /HOSA: Med Term Urinary Part 5

HOSA: Med Term Urinary Part 5

Mathematics30 CardsCreated about 1 month ago

This deck covers key medical terminology and procedures related to the urinary system, including diagnostic tests, surgical procedures, and treatments.

describe RETROGRADE PYELOGRAM

xray of renal pelvis, ureters, & bladder w/contrast in 1 or both ureters & is generally part of cystoscopy; contrast flows upwards
Tap or swipe ↕ to flip
Swipe ←→Navigate
SSpeak
FFocus
1/30

Key Terms

Term
Definition
describe RETROGRADE PYELOGRAM
xray of renal pelvis, ureters, & bladder w/contrast in 1 or both ureters & is generally part of cystoscopy; contrast flows upwards
describe VOIDING CYSTOURETHROGRAPHY
fluoroscopy examine flow of urine from bladder thru urethra w/contrast performed after cystography & xrays taken while peeing
describe DIGITAL RECTAL EXAMINATION (DRE)
palpate prostate to detect enlargement, prostate cancer, or rectal tumors
describe PROSTATE-SPECIFRIC ANTIGEN (PSA)
screen for prostate cancer by measuring amnt of prostate-specific antigen (higher more likely cancer present)
define CREATININE CLEARANCE
urine test estimate glomerular filtration rate to measure glomeruli function
define TOXICOLOGY
blood/urine test to check for toxins or poisons

Related Flashcard Decks

Study Tips

  • Press F to enter focus mode for distraction-free studying
  • Review cards regularly to improve retention
  • Try to recall the answer before flipping the card
  • Share this deck with friends to study together
TermDefinition
describe RETROGRADE PYELOGRAM
xray of renal pelvis, ureters, & bladder w/contrast in 1 or both ureters & is generally part of cystoscopy; contrast flows upwards
describe VOIDING CYSTOURETHROGRAPHY
fluoroscopy examine flow of urine from bladder thru urethra w/contrast performed after cystography & xrays taken while peeing
describe DIGITAL RECTAL EXAMINATION (DRE)
palpate prostate to detect enlargement, prostate cancer, or rectal tumors
describe PROSTATE-SPECIFRIC ANTIGEN (PSA)
screen for prostate cancer by measuring amnt of prostate-specific antigen (higher more likely cancer present)
define CREATININE CLEARANCE
urine test estimate glomerular filtration rate to measure glomeruli function
define TOXICOLOGY
blood/urine test to check for toxins or poisons
define PHENYLKETONURIA TEST (PKU test)
check for phenylketonuria in infants
define RENAL ANGIOGRAM
xray & contrast to see flow from vessels to kidneys
define 24 HR URINE COLLECTION
pee collected for 24 hrs w/special cup to check kidney function
describe CLEAN CATCH MIDSTREAM URINE COLLECTION
method to collect pee w/contamination from germs of other body parts; clean outside tissue & pee little before collecting sample
define DRUG TESTING URINE COLLECTION
test for drugs/alcohol needing 30-45 mL of pee
define ILE URINE COLLECTION
collected via catheter
define LITHOTOMY
surgical incision to remove stone from kidney, gallbladder, or bladder
define DIURETICS
meds increase urine secretion to get rid of excess water & salt
define ANTISPASMODIC
block signals causing urinary incontinence
describe DIALYSIS HEMODIALYSIS
remove waste from patient's blood using a machine & is most common; use shunt in artery to filter w/dialysate & return blood via vein about 4 hrs & repeat about 3 times/week
describe PERITONEAL DIALYSIS
lining of peritoneal cavity acts as filter & dialysate flows into peritoneal cavity around intestine thru catheter in abdominal wall to be repeated several times a day & less effective than hemodialysis
define NEPHROLYSIS
surgical freeing of kidney from adhesions
describe NEPHROSTOMY
catheter to maintain opening from pelvis of 1/both kidneys to exterior to drain kidneys & access kidneys for diagnostics
define PYELOTOMY
surgical incision into renal pelvis to remove obstructions
define RENAL TRANSPLANTATION
doesn't need to be genetically related and high tissue match success
aka: renal transplantation
kidney transplant
describe EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCKWAVE LITHOTRIPSY (ESWL)
most common kidney stone treatment where high energy ultrasonic waves thru H2O or gel break stone in ureter, bladder, or urethra to be peed out
describe PERCUTANEOUS NEPHROLITHOTOMY
surgical removal of nephrolith via small back incision where tube inserted in kidney to remove pee, crush stone, & remove pieces; done if ESWL not successful, infection, or large stone
define URETERECTOMY
surgical removal of ureter
define URETEROSCOPY
treatment for nephrolith in ureter where ureteroscope insert thru urethra & bladder into ureter
define CYSTECTOMY
surgical removal of all/part bladder to treat cancer
define ILEAL CONDUIT
small piece of intestine carry urine to ureters & stoma
aka: ileal conduit
urinary ileostomy
define CYSTORRHAPHY
surgical suturing of wound/defect in bladder