NSG 316 FINAL EXAM – Questions With Clear
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BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) hypertrophy of the prostate gland due to
testosterone having a greater stimulation to the
receptors causing growth of cells
phenylephrine, antihistamines, OTC meds that can worsen symptoms of BPH. . .
anabolic steroids
kidney stones Solid crystalline masses formed in the kidney,
resulting from an excess of insoluble salts or uric acid
crystallizing in the urine; may become trapped
anywhere along the urinary tract.
calcium oxalate or calcium phosphate Renal stones are composed of what?
Dehydration (lack of fluids) What can cause renal stones?
Excessive salt intake (insoluble salt)
Excessive protein intake
gross hematuria Complications r/t kidney stones
hydronephrosis
urinary stasis
obstruction
, gross hematuria presence of blood can be detected without
magnification
hydronephrosis the dilation (swelling) of one or both kidneys
obstructed urine flow → urine accumulation →
infection r//t urinary stasis & damage to
collecting/proximal tubules and glomeruli
treatment of renal stones Trmt:
IV fluids
Thiazide diuretics (if caused by excess calcium)
Analgesia to allow the passing of the kidney stone
less painful
Lithotripsy Other (more invasive) options for kidney stone
Ureterolithotomy treatment
Pyelolithotomy
lithotripsy sound or shock waves administered to crush a stone
ureterolithotomy incision into the ureter to remove a stone
pyleolithotomy surgical incision of the renal pelvis to remove a stone
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Terms in this set (87)
BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) hypertrophy of the prostate gland due to
testosterone having a greater stimulation to the
receptors causing growth of cells
phenylephrine, antihistamines, OTC meds that can worsen symptoms of BPH. . .
anabolic steroids
kidney stones Solid crystalline masses formed in the kidney,
resulting from an excess of insoluble salts or uric acid
crystallizing in the urine; may become trapped
anywhere along the urinary tract.
calcium oxalate or calcium phosphate Renal stones are composed of what?
Dehydration (lack of fluids) What can cause renal stones?
Excessive salt intake (insoluble salt)
Excessive protein intake
gross hematuria Complications r/t kidney stones
hydronephrosis
urinary stasis
obstruction
, gross hematuria presence of blood can be detected without
magnification
hydronephrosis the dilation (swelling) of one or both kidneys
obstructed urine flow → urine accumulation →
infection r//t urinary stasis & damage to
collecting/proximal tubules and glomeruli
treatment of renal stones Trmt:
IV fluids
Thiazide diuretics (if caused by excess calcium)
Analgesia to allow the passing of the kidney stone
less painful
Lithotripsy Other (more invasive) options for kidney stone
Ureterolithotomy treatment
Pyelolithotomy
lithotripsy sound or shock waves administered to crush a stone
ureterolithotomy incision into the ureter to remove a stone
pyleolithotomy surgical incision of the renal pelvis to remove a stone
