NR 507 / NR507 Advanced
Pathophysiology Midterm Exam |
Verified Answers| Latest Update
- Chamberlain
Question:
Conditions contributing to prerenal failure
Answer:
hypovolemia
hypotension-poor perfusion
obstruction to the renal artery
ACE, ARBs and NSAID use
Question:
Conditions contributing to intrarenal (or intrinsic renal) failure
Answer:
unresolved pre renal AKI
nephrotoxic injury- contrast, chemo
glomerular damage-infection, autoimmune causes
interstitial injury-pyelonephritis
,Question:
Conditions contributing to postrenal failure
Answer:
kidney stone
BPH
stricture
neurogenic bladder
Question:
Risk factors for lower urinary tract infection
Answer:
catheter use
female gender
Age
Sexual activity
Dehydration
poor hygiene
,Question:
Risk factors for infections that originate in the upper urinary tract
Answer:
suppressed immune system
urinary tract abnormalities or obstruction
Question:
Complicated Urinary Tract Infection Characteristics
Answer:
o Altered urinary tract function
o Decreased renal function
o Increased risk for permanent renal damage or sepsis
o Presence of white blood cell (WBC) casts
o Presence of systemic symptoms (e.g., fever; lethargy; nausea or
vomiting; back, flank, or abdominal pain)
o Presence of blood in the urine
o Requires intravenous (IV), followed by oral, antibiotics
o Or no response to IV antibiotics
o More than 3 UTIs in a year or 2 occurrences in 6 months is classified as a
recurrent UTI
, Question:
Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection Characteristics
Answer:
o Normal urinary tract function
o Normal renal function
o Lower risk for permanent renal damage or sepsis
o Absence of white blood cell (WBC) casts
o Presence of local symptoms (e.g., pain or burning with urination; foul-
smelling, cloudy urine)
o Requires no treatment if asymptomatic
o Requires oral antibiotics if symptomatic or a client is pregnant
Question:
Risk Factors for developing BPH
Answer:
age greater than 50 years
smoking and alcohol use
sedentary lifestyle, obesity
high-fat, high-protein, low-fiber diet
chronic disorders, such as dm & cardiovascular disease
Pathophysiology Midterm Exam |
Verified Answers| Latest Update
- Chamberlain
Question:
Conditions contributing to prerenal failure
Answer:
hypovolemia
hypotension-poor perfusion
obstruction to the renal artery
ACE, ARBs and NSAID use
Question:
Conditions contributing to intrarenal (or intrinsic renal) failure
Answer:
unresolved pre renal AKI
nephrotoxic injury- contrast, chemo
glomerular damage-infection, autoimmune causes
interstitial injury-pyelonephritis
,Question:
Conditions contributing to postrenal failure
Answer:
kidney stone
BPH
stricture
neurogenic bladder
Question:
Risk factors for lower urinary tract infection
Answer:
catheter use
female gender
Age
Sexual activity
Dehydration
poor hygiene
,Question:
Risk factors for infections that originate in the upper urinary tract
Answer:
suppressed immune system
urinary tract abnormalities or obstruction
Question:
Complicated Urinary Tract Infection Characteristics
Answer:
o Altered urinary tract function
o Decreased renal function
o Increased risk for permanent renal damage or sepsis
o Presence of white blood cell (WBC) casts
o Presence of systemic symptoms (e.g., fever; lethargy; nausea or
vomiting; back, flank, or abdominal pain)
o Presence of blood in the urine
o Requires intravenous (IV), followed by oral, antibiotics
o Or no response to IV antibiotics
o More than 3 UTIs in a year or 2 occurrences in 6 months is classified as a
recurrent UTI
, Question:
Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection Characteristics
Answer:
o Normal urinary tract function
o Normal renal function
o Lower risk for permanent renal damage or sepsis
o Absence of white blood cell (WBC) casts
o Presence of local symptoms (e.g., pain or burning with urination; foul-
smelling, cloudy urine)
o Requires no treatment if asymptomatic
o Requires oral antibiotics if symptomatic or a client is pregnant
Question:
Risk Factors for developing BPH
Answer:
age greater than 50 years
smoking and alcohol use
sedentary lifestyle, obesity
high-fat, high-protein, low-fiber diet
chronic disorders, such as dm & cardiovascular disease
