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What is creatinine?
The end product of protein & muscle breakdown. Filtered by the kidneys and excreted in urine. Is better indicator of kidney function
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What is bowel prep?
This is often required prior to radiographical studies of renal and urinary systems to improve visualization.
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What is enuresis?
term for involuntary urination at night
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What is 8-21 mg/dL?
Normal range for BUN
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What is bedside sonography? or bladder scan
When is this used?
non invasive means of estimating urine volume in bladder
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What is oliguria?
decreased urine output, less than 400 mL in 24 hours
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What is uric acid?
A by-product of purine metabolism
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What is IV pyelogram?
this imaging test requires the use of IV contrast and allows visualization of of kidneys, ureters, and bladder and can dx tumors, cysts, calculi, and obstructions
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What is renal colic?
severe pain that radiates to perineal and groin area
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What is sodium, potassium, phosphorus, calcium?
What change is seen in each??
These electrolytes values are affected by poor kidney function.
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What is a cystogram?
contrast dye is injected into bladder
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What is anuria?
total urine output less than 100 mL in 24 hours
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What is creatinine clearance?
How is this test completed?
This test is a reliable indicator of GFR.
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What is on bedrest for up to 24 hours?
Position that patient is placed after renal biopsy
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What is bruit of abdominal aorta?
the presence of this sound upon auscultation may indicate altered blood flow to kidneys
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