Test your Knowledge on Urinary Tract Disorders and Management

Study Notes

Urinary retention can be acute or chronic, and assessment includes signs and symptoms, urinalysis, catheterization, or ultrasound.
Acute retention requires immediate catheterization, while chronic retention may require surgery for men or a permanent in-dwelling catheter for women.
Cystitis is inflammation of the urinary bladder, with assessment including signs and symptoms, microscopic examination, C & S, IVP, and cystoscopy for repeated episodes.
Medical management for cystitis includes antimicrobial therapy, cranberry juice, or vitamin C.
Interstitial cystitis is chronic inflammation of the bladder mucosa, with assessment including painful urination and intercourse, and diagnostic findings including cystoscopy, urinalysis, biopsy, and cystourethrogram.
Medical and surgical management for interstitial cystitis includes bladder instillation of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) or silver nitrate, and laser therapy.
Urethritis is caused by microorganisms or Chlamydia trachomatis infection, with assessment including dysuria, urethral smear for men, and urinalysis for women.
Medical management for urethritis includes antibiotic therapy, liberal fluid intake, analgesics, and warm sitz baths.
Bladder stones are diagnosed through assessment of signs and symptoms, as well as diagnostic findings such as cystoscopy, KUB study, IVP, ultrasound, and a 24-hour urine collection.
Medical and surgical management for bladder stones includes litholapaxy, surgical incision, low-purine diet, and fluid intake, while urethral strictures may require dilation or urethroplasty. Bladder malignancies require microscopic biopsy, cystoscopic examination, retrograde pyelogram, CT, radiographs, and ultrasonography for diagnosis, and may be treated with coagulation, antineoplastic drugs, photodynamic or radiation therapy, cystectomy, or urinary diversion procedures.

Description

This quiz will test your knowledge of different urinary system disorders and their assessment, diagnosis, and management. From urinary retention to bladder malignancies, you will learn about the signs and symptoms, diagnostic findings, and medical and surgical management options for each condition. Use the keywords specific to each disorder to write short and catchy titles and descriptions that will help you remember and understand the material. This quiz is a great resource for healthcare professionals and students studying urology or nursing.