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Which term refers to urine output less than 50 mL per day?
Which term refers to urine output less than 50 mL per day?
- Oliguria
- Enuresis
- Hematuria
- Anuria (correct)
What is the term for painful or difficult voiding?
What is the term for painful or difficult voiding?
- Incontinence
- Frequency
- Polyuria
- Dysuria (correct)
Which condition is characterized by involuntary loss of urine?
Which condition is characterized by involuntary loss of urine?
- Hesitancy
- Proteinuria
- Nocturia
- Incontinence (correct)
What does the term 'urgency' refer to in the context of urination?
What does the term 'urgency' refer to in the context of urination?
Which term signifies frequent voiding more than every 3 hours?
Which term signifies frequent voiding more than every 3 hours?
Which term describes an involuntary voiding during sleep?
Which term describes an involuntary voiding during sleep?
What is the term for red blood cells in the urine?
What is the term for red blood cells in the urine?
Which condition is characterized by a bacterial count exceeding 100,000 colonies per mL of urine?
Which condition is characterized by a bacterial count exceeding 100,000 colonies per mL of urine?
What does dysuria refer to?
What does dysuria refer to?
Which term signifies urine output less than 400 mL in 24 hours?
Which term signifies urine output less than 400 mL in 24 hours?
Which term describes awakening during the night to urinate?
Which term describes awakening during the night to urinate?
What is the term for increased volume of urine voided?
What is the term for increased volume of urine voided?
Which condition is characterized by painful or difficult voiding?
Which condition is characterized by painful or difficult voiding?
What does oliguria signify?
What does oliguria signify?
Which term is used for involuntary loss of urine?
Which term is used for involuntary loss of urine?
Study Notes
Urinary Terminology
- Oliguria refers to urine output less than 50 mL per day.
- Dysuria signifies painful or difficult voiding experienced during urination.
- Incontinence describes the involuntary loss of urine, affecting individuals' control over urination.
- Urgency refers to a strong, sudden urge to urinate, indicating a need for immediate voiding.
- Frequency denotes the need to urinate more than every 3 hours, often disrupting normal activities.
- Nocturnal enuresis describes involuntary voiding during sleep, commonly affecting children.
- Hematuria is the presence of red blood cells in urine, indicating potential underlying conditions.
- A urinary tract infection is characterized by a bacterial count exceeding 100,000 colonies per mL of urine.
- Dysuria indicates discomfort or pain associated with urination, a common symptom of various urinary issues.
- Anuria describes urine output less than 400 mL in a 24-hour period, indicating a severe reduction in urine production.
- Nocturia is the term for waking during the night to urinate, which can disrupt sleep patterns.
- Polyuria signifies an increased volume of urine voided, often related to conditions like diabetes.
- Oliguria also indicates a significant decrease in urine output, reflecting underlying health conditions.
- Urinary incontinence is the term used for involuntary loss of urine, affecting lifestyle and well-being.
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Test your knowledge of common terms in urology such as anuria, dysuria, hematuria, and nocturia with this quiz. See if you can correctly identify and understand these terms related to urinary issues.
