A | B |
Acute glomerulonephritis follows this infection? | Group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus |
What amount of residual urine is expected in a post void residual measurement? | 50 mL or less, if over 100 mL, further testing done |
What class of meds are used to treat urge incontinence? | Anticholinergics (Ditropan and Detrol), inhibit bladder contractions (relax) and ↑ bladder capacity |
What color is urine in acute glomerulonephritis? | Hematuria (cola or coffee colored) |
What lab is usually elevated in CKD? | potassium |
Laboratory tests monitored for in nephrotic syndrome? | Proteinuria and low albumin levels |
Nursing interventions for a client with kidney stones? | Increase fluids and strain urine |
Measures to prevent UTI’s? | Drink 2-2.5 quarts of fluid daily, void when urge felt (3-4 hrs), cleanse front to back, avoid bubble bath and hygiene sprays, drink cranberry juice |
Describe benign prostatic hyperplasia? | Develops only in men, r/t hormonal changes leading to an enlarged prostate |
Describe purpose, use and side effects of the urinary analgesic Pyridium? | Urine reddish orange, do not use more than 24-48 hrs; relieves pain, burning, frequency and urgency |
What are complications of a UTI in older adults? | Bacteremia, sepsis (urosepsis), shock |
What is done at the start of a 24-hour urine test? | Have client empty their bladder and then discard the urine |
What are the risks for bladder cancer? | Cigarette smoking. Male gender, occupational chemicals |
AV fistula is patent when this is assessed? | Bruit (auscultate) and Thrill (palpate) |
Monitor for this during hemodialysis? | Cardiovascular changes (hypotension) |
There are how many stages of chronic kidney disease? | 4 stages (Stage 1-4) Stage 4=uremia |
what is the most common cause of UTI | E coli from the GI system |
Glomerular filtration rate lab test for | Creatitine clearance |
With IVP dye | increase fluid |
Proscar | decreases the prostate |
Low protein and high carb diet is for | reduce urea and creatitine in the blood |