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Urinary System

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show anasarca  
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show anuria  
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show asthenia  
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the buildup of nitrogenous waste products in the blood   show
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a medical procedure for the removal of elements from the blood through an external semipermeable membrane or the peritoneum   show
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painful or difficult urination   show
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blood in the urine   show
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show hydronephrosis  
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show nephrotoxin  
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show nocturia  
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show oliguria  
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show pyuria  
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show residual urine  
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normal volume of residual urine   show
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show excrete waste products, regulate fluid and electrolytes, maintain acid base balance, secrete erythropoietin  
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hormones secreted by the kidneys to stimulate the production of red blood cells   show
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show right kidney  
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the kidneys are surrounded by a layer of this kind of tissue   show
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show hilus  
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outer covering of the kidney made of strong connective tissue   show
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show renal cortex  
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lies beneath the cortex and is darker in color; contains the triangular pyramids   show
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narrow points of the pyramids that drain into the calyces   show
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what is the functional unit of the kidney?   show
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show glomerulus  
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show afferent  
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show efferent  
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cuplike structure that collects the glomerular filtrate   show
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secreted water and electrolyes and waste products travel through the collecting duct and out of the kidney as this   show
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show less efficient  
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show aging  
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show UTI's  
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urinary retention or hesitancy in males is frequently caused by this   show
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show decreased bactericidal secretion from the prostate  
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show routine urinalysis  
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show color, clarity, odor, pH, specific gravity, protein, glucose, ketones, RBC's and WBC's  
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what is the normal pH range of urine   show
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show 1.005 -1.030  
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show 24 hour urine  
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show protein, creatinine, urea, uric acid, catecholamines  
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used to confirm suspected infections, identify causative organisms, determine appropriate antimicrobial therapy, and periodically screen urine for infection   show
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this portion of the culture and sensitivity can reliably differentiate between infection and contamination of a clean catch   show
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this test is an excellent indicator of renal function and determines efficiency of kidneys clearing creatinine from blood   show
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what kind of specimen is required for a urine creatinine clearance   show
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show serum creatinine  
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this test determines the kidney's ability to rid the blood of urea   show
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normal creatinine clearance   show
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show 0.5 to 1.2 mg per dl  
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normal BUN   show
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an organ specific glycoprotein produced by normal prostate tissue   show
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false positive PSA can be caused by   show
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normal PSA   show
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measurement of the weight of the solvent compared with the weight of the solute   show
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show osmolality  
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radiological procedure to evaluate the size, structure and position of the urinary tract structures   show
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before IVP (intravenous pyelogram) the nurse should determine if a patient has an allergy to   show
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common side effect of contrast injection   show
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show retrograde pyelography  
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show voiding cystourethrography  
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noninvasive procedure used to identify the kidney's shape, size, location, collecting systems, and adjacent tissues   show
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show cystoscopy  
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following cystoscopy, what should the nurse encourage?   show
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show brush biopsy  
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show nephroscopy  
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evaluates blood supply to the kidneys, evaluates masses and detects potential complications after renal transplant   show
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rectangular area created from ligaments that suspends and anchors the bladder within the pelvic and pubic bones   show
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show transitional epithelium  
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show bladder wall  
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show urethra  
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surrounds the male urethra   show
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show internal sphincter  
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show external sphincter  
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composed of the kidneys, renal pelvis, and ureters   show
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bladder, urethra, pelvis floor muscles   show
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how much does the normal bladder hold?   show
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average hourly output of urine for an adult   show
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voiding occurs more often than normal   show
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conditions that can result in urinary frequency   show
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show infection of lower urinary tract, irritation following intercourse, bath and feminine hygiene products  
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show enuresis  
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show urgency  
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conditions that can result in urgency   show
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show nocturia  
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conditions that can result in nocturia   show
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show polyuria  
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show pneumaturia  
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conditions that can result in urinary hesitancy   show
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conditions that can result in urinary incontinence   show
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show stress, urge, overflow, functional  
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show ditropan, dibenzaline, urecholine, detrol  
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exercises that can be helpful in mitigating incontinence in female patients   show
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signs/symptoms of bladder or urinary tract infection   show
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show benign prostatic hypertrophy, strictures, foreign bodies, phimosis, urethritis  
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causes of urinary retention in both males and females   show
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show retroverted uterus  
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residual urinary retention greater than 50mL indicates   show
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urinary analgesics   show
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show uroxatol, ditropan, detrol, detro LA  
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loss of voluntary bladder control resulting in urinary retention or incontinence   show
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show congenital anomaly, neurological disease, trauma  
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caused by a lesion above the voiding reflex arc resulting in bladder wall atrophy and decreased capacity   show
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caused by a lesion of a lower motor neuron resulting in distension with urine stasis and incomplete emptying, and loss of urge to foid   show
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diaphoresis, flushing, and nausea followed by episodes of urinary incontinence would be indicative of   show
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medications used to enhance urinary output   show
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carbonic anhydrase inhibitor diuretic   show
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loop diuretics   show
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osmotic diuretic   show
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potassium sparing diuretics   show
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thiazide diuretics   show
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show chlorthalidone (hygroton, thalitone), indapamide (lozol), metolazone (mykrox, zaroxolyn)  
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show hypokalemia  
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signs and symptoms of hypokalemia   show
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patients on diuretics should have these lab values monitored frequently   show
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oral diuretics should be administered at what time of day   show
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potassium replacement should be administered if levels are below   show
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show decreased blood pressure, increased urine output, decreased edema, decreased intracranial pressure  
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show carbonic anhydrase inhibitor diuretics  
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show loop (high ceiling) diuretics  
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show uncorrected electrolyte imbalance, hepatic coma, anuria  
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Loop diuretics can generally decrease blood concentration of ____________ and increase blood concentration of ___________ ______________ such as BUN, serum glucose, creatinine, uric acid, and cholesterol   show
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show osmotic diuretics  
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osmotic diuretics are contraindicated   show
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show hypomagnesemia  
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these diuretics are given to control pregnancy related seizures   show
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these diuretics counteract potassium loss caused by thiazide and loop diuretics   show
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show potassium sparing  
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show hyperkalemia  
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show bluish urine  
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show thiazide diuretics  
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show thizide diuretics  
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show anuria, lactation  
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common adverse side effect of thiazide diuretics in diabetics   show
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a patient taking thiazide diuretics is experiencing the desired effects of the medication if   show
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show thiazide like diuretics  
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these medications provide relief from pain, itching, burning, urgency, and frequency associated with infection or urologic procedures   show
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pyridium is contraindicated   show
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show bright orange urine  
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these medications are used to treat frequent urination, urgency, nocturia, incontinence, and overactive bladder   show
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commonly used urinary tract antispasmodics   show
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oxybutynin is contraindicated   show
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side effect of ocybutynin that males specifically should be warned about   show
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show urinary tract stimulants  
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show urinary tract stimulants (cholinergics)  
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commonly used urinary tract stimulants   show
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urinary tract stimulants are contraindicated   show
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antidote for cholinergics   show
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bacteria in the urine   show
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show catheters  
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chronic conditions that increase a patient's risk of urinary tract infections   show
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show urethritis  
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infection/inflammation of the urinary bladder   show
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show pyelonephritis  
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infection/inflammation of the prostate   show
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what type of organism most commonly causes UTI's   show
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methods for preventing urinary tract infections   show
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how is urethritis classified   show
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most common cause of nonspecific urethritis   show
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signs and symptoms of urethritis   show
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show urethral reflux, diagnostic studies, fecal contamination (e. coli), catheters, sexual intercourse  
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signs and symptoms of cystitis   show
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antibiotics commonly used for treatment of cystitis   show
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most common cause of pyelonephritis   show
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show recurrent infections or chronic obstruction  
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kidney failure develops when large numbers of ________________ are destroyed   show
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pain in this area is a key sign of pyelonephritis   show
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urinary antiseptic used to treat gram negative microbes only; common side effects include vertico, weakness, nausea, and vomiting   show
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urinary antiseptic used to treat gram positive and negative microbes, common side effects include, loss of apppetite and nausesa/vomiting   show
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urinary antiseptic used to suppress fungi and gram positive or negative organisms; used to prevent reinfection after antibiotic use and rarely causes side effects   show
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urinary antiseptic; broad strectrum effective against gram positive or negative organisms   show
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show black, furry overgrowth on tongue; vaginal itching or discharge; loose or foul smelling stools; allergic reaction  
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show formaldehyde  
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this supplement can help to acidify urine   show
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mouth should be rinsed following administration of nitrofurantoin to prevent this   show
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show increase  
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show occlusion  
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signs and symptoms of prostatitis   show
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show 4 to 12 weeks  
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these activities should be avoided in acute prostatitis   show
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possible complications of urinary obstruction   show
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causes of urinary obstruction   show
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catheter choice of urinary obstruction is dependent on   show
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show ureteral stent  
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possible complications of ureteral stent placement   show
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show obstruction  
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prolonged pressure associated with hydronephrosis can result in   show
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show flank pain, nausea and vomiting related to pain  
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show immobility, hyperparathyroid (overproduction of calcium), recurrent UTI, dehydration, excessive vitamin D intake, osteoporosis  
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show 20-30 year old males  
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show nephrolithiasis  
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stones in the ureter   show
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stones in the bladder   show
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show flank pain, hematuria, pyuria, vomiting, hydronephrosis  
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removal of stone from ureter   show
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removal of stone from renal pevis   show
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removal of ston from renal parenchyma (tissue)   show
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show chemolysis  
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show straining  
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show neurogenic bladder  
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show gender, smoking, family history, preexisting renal disorders  
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show intermittent hematuria, weight loss, dull flank pain, mass in flank, fatigue  
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show surgery (nephrectomy), radiation, chemotherapy  
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most common site of cancer in the urinary tract   show
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show polycystic kidney disease  
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renal function compromise in polycystic kidney disease is caused by   show
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most common site of cysts in polycystic kidney disease   show
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signs and symptoms of polycystic kidney disease   show
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show relief of pain and symptoms, no cure  
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secretes alkaline fluid that helps neutralize seminal fluid and increases sperm motility   show
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show urinary retention, hematuria, oliguria, renal insufficiency  
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show 1000 mL  
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show transurethral resection of prostate  
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show terazosin hydrochloride (Hytrin)  
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show finasteride (proscar)  
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proscar (finasteride) is contraindicated   show
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side effects of androgen inhibitors that the patient should understand   show
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urinary tract antispasmodic used in the treatment of BPH   show
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show hepatic impairment, alpha blockers, renal impairment, women or children  
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possible sytemic side effect of alfuzosin (uroxatral)   show
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show over 50  
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by the time prostate cancer causes urinary symptoms, this has usually already occurred   show
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the key objective difference between BPH and prostate cancer   show
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which prostatectomy procedure provides access to pelvic lymph nodes?   show
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show suprapubic prostatectomy  
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show tranurethral prostatectomy  
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this prostatectomy is one of the most effective ways of curing cancer   show
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show strictures  
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in this prostatectomy the approach is low on the abdomen and leaves the bladder intact   show
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show urolithiasis  
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show nephrotic syndrome (nephrosis)  
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urine with protein in it can appear   show
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show low sodium, high protein  
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signs and symptoms of glomerulonephritis   show
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glomerulonephritis can cause this, which can lead to cerebral and cardiac complications   show
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glomerulonephritis is usually treated with   show
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show low protein, low sodium  
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show anasarca, headaches (in morning), hypertension, visual disturbances, cerebral edema, heart failure, dyspnea, nocturia, proteinuria, anemia  
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urea in the blood can cause this uncomfortable side effect   show
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show thrombosis in renal arteries, sever hypotension, burns, sepsis, blood transfusion reactions  
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these two heavy metals are nephrotixic   show
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recovery from acute renal failure may take this long   show
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a patient with chronic renal failure may have lost this percentage of function before symptoms develop   show
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terminal stage of renal failure   show
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show chronic kidney disease, urinary tract obstruction, diabetes mellitus, congenital abnormalities, lupus, hypertension  
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a patient with chronic renal failure will smell like   show
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show severe renal failure, acute poisoning, metabolic acidosis, sever volume overload  
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peritoneal dialysis is contraindicated   show
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surgical removal of kidney   show
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show nephrostomy  
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how much fluid can safely be used for irrigation of a nephrostomy tube   show
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show ileal conduit  
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show ileal urinary resoirvoir  
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