Mathematics /HOSA: Med Term Urinary Part 5
HOSA: Med Term Urinary Part 5
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
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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
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Term | Definition |
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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 |