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Flashcards in Urinary Obstruction Deck (9)
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1
Q

What is a urologic emergency

A
complete obstruction
obstruction solitary kidney
obstruction with fever and/or infection
renal failure
pain uncontrolled with meds
N/V
2
Q

What is the difference between acute and chronic urinary obstruction

A

Acute: signif pain or abrupt stoppage of urine flow
chronic: slow

3
Q

What is the Upper urinary tract

A

kidney and ureter to the hiatus with blader

4
Q

What is lower urinary tract

A

bladder and urethra to urethral meatus

5
Q

what is ureteropelvic junction

A

ureter connection to kidney

6
Q

What is ureterovesical junction

A

ureter connects to bladder

7
Q

What are complications of surgical therapy for urinary obstruction

A

cystitis
pyelonephritis
bladder dysfunction
pain

8
Q

What is follow up for urinary obstruction after treatment achieved

A

final imaging study to verify complete relief of obstruction

9
Q

what causes worse prognosis with urinary obstruction

A

longer duration
greater severity of obstruction
presence of concomitant infection