CNUR 203 - Genitourinary System Exam
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What are the GU infective Upper and lower UTI.
disorders?
What are the GU functional Incontinence and retention.
disorders?
What are the GU obstructive Renal calculi and benign prostatic
disorders? hypertrophy.
Define asymptomatic bacturia - Bacteria is present in the urine however
no
symptoms are present
- Very common
- Most often doesn't need to be treated
What are the clinical - Fever
manifestations - Abdominal and flank pain
of upper UTI's? - Chills
- Acute onset
- Confusion/delirium in the elderly
, What are the clinical - Dysuria
manifestations - Frequent urination
of lower UTI's? - Urgency
- Gross hematuria
- Foul smelling urine
What organs do upper UTI's Ureters and the renal pelvis.
affect?
What organs do lower UTI's Bladder and urethra.
affect?
Define acute pyelonephritis - Inflammation of the renal collection
system
- Usually caused by bacteria
- Commonly starts in the renal medulla
- Can cause permanent damage if not
treated
promptly
Explain the patho of chronic - Kidney becomes shrunken
pyelonephritis - Lost function due to scarring
- Usually occurs with recurrent UTI's
- Often progresses to end-stage renal
failure
What diagnostics are used for - Ultrasound
acute/chronic pyelonephritis? - CT scan
- Renal biopsy
- Urine C&S
Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
What are the GU infective Upper and lower UTI.
disorders?
What are the GU functional Incontinence and retention.
disorders?
What are the GU obstructive Renal calculi and benign prostatic
disorders? hypertrophy.
Define asymptomatic bacturia - Bacteria is present in the urine however
no
symptoms are present
- Very common
- Most often doesn't need to be treated
What are the clinical - Fever
manifestations - Abdominal and flank pain
of upper UTI's? - Chills
- Acute onset
- Confusion/delirium in the elderly
, What are the clinical - Dysuria
manifestations - Frequent urination
of lower UTI's? - Urgency
- Gross hematuria
- Foul smelling urine
What organs do upper UTI's Ureters and the renal pelvis.
affect?
What organs do lower UTI's Bladder and urethra.
affect?
Define acute pyelonephritis - Inflammation of the renal collection
system
- Usually caused by bacteria
- Commonly starts in the renal medulla
- Can cause permanent damage if not
treated
promptly
Explain the patho of chronic - Kidney becomes shrunken
pyelonephritis - Lost function due to scarring
- Usually occurs with recurrent UTI's
- Often progresses to end-stage renal
failure
What diagnostics are used for - Ultrasound
acute/chronic pyelonephritis? - CT scan
- Renal biopsy
- Urine C&S
