VT16 Urinary System Test
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 bladder | What organ is located in the pelvic cavity and is composed of transitional epithelial cells |
| Glomerulus | What is the network of capillaries located at the closed end of the kidney? |
| Malpighian corpuscle | When combined, the Bowman's capsule and Glomerulus are the location where filtration occurs and is commonly referred to as what? |
| 8-9 | What is the normal pH range of an herbivore? |
| aldosterone | What is the hormone that is secreted by the adrenal cortex that regulates plasma sodium and potassium levels? |
| renal tubes | Cast found in the urine sediment originated in what part of the urinary tract? |
| Chronic Renal Failure symptoms/lab findings | polydipsia/polyuria, anorexia, vomiting, weight lost, dehydration, oral ulceration, increased serum BUN, Creatinine, Phosphorous and loss of concentrating ability. May also see nonregenerative anemia, metabolic acidosis and hypertension. |
| One or two epithelial cells/HPF | What is considered normal if found in a urine sediment collected via cystocentesis? |
| ureter | What is the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder? |
| Isosthenuria | urine specific gravity and osmolality are the same as the glomerular filtrate/plasma (1.007-1.017). And in a single urine sample is NOT diagnostic for renal failure. |
| 1000-2000 RPM | At what speed should urine be centrifuged? |
| bacteria | What is the main cause of pyuria? |
| calcium oxalate | Which crystals are often found in animals suffering from ethylene glycol (antifreeze) poisoning? Also a result from increased excreation of natural occurs in Dalmations, Lhasa Apsos, Miniature Schnauzers, Poodles, Shih Tzus, and Yorkies. |
| Hydronephrosis | What is the term for the condition where urine backs up into the renal pelvis due to obstruction of the ureters? |
| pollakiuria | What is the term for frequent urination of small volumes? |
| 1ml/kg/hr | What is considered to be the normal urine production of a dog? |
| decrease in the Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) | A decrease in blood pressure, dehydration, or vasodilation will cause? |
| acute renal failure | Ethylene glycol toxicity, aminoglycoside antibiotics, and/or heavy metal toxicity may cause? |
| cystitis symptoms | dysuria, pollakiuria, hematuria, foul-smelling urine, and urination in odd places. |
| FLUTD | Which condition may be associated with excessive Magnesium in the diet? |
| Phenylpropanolamine | Urinary Incontinence may be treated with what drug? |
| Antimicrobial | How are Amoxicillin, Clavamox, Cephalexin, Trimethoprim/Sulfadiazine, Enrofloxacin classified? |
| prostate gland | What urinary tract structure is being checked during rectal palpation? |
| urinary incontinence | What may be treated with hormone replacement? |
| Metabolic alkalosis | Excessive gastric vomiting may cause? |
| urinary obstruction | What would be the most important thing to check regarding acute Feline Lower Urinary Tract Dz (FLUTD or FUS) in a male? |
| Furosemide | Loop Diuretic: inhibits tubular (loop of Henel) reabsorption of sodium. Increases excretion of chloride, potassium, and water. Side effect: hypokalemia. An example would be? |
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