Urethrovesical Reflux Overview
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What is the term for the reflux of urine from the urethra into the bladder?

  • Urethral reflux
  • Vesicoureteral reflux
  • Urethrovesical reflux (correct)
  • Ureterovesical reflux

    • How does an increase in bladder pressure impact urethrovesical reflux?

  • Causes urine to flow from the bladder into the urethra (correct)
  • Prevents urine flow from the bladder into the urethra
  • Has no impact on urethrovesical reflux
  • Causes urine flow from the bladder into the kidneys

    • Why is urethrovesical reflux more common in postmenopausal women?

  • Due to increased urethral closure pressure (correct)
  • Menopause causes a decrease in bladder pressure
  • Hormonal changes lead to dysfunction of the bladder neck
  • The urethrovesical angle becomes less acute

    • What is the role of the ureterovesical junction in preventing reflux?

    <p>Prevents urine from traveling back into the ureter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what population is reflux most often noted according to the text?

    <p>Young children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if the ureterovesical valve is impaired?

    <p>Urine flows from the bladder into the kidneys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe an obstruction to free-flowing urine caused by a backward flow of urine from the urethra into the bladder?

    <p>Urethrovesical reflux</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does an increase in bladder pressure have on urethrovesical reflux?

    <p>Forces urine into the bladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which anatomical structure prevents urine from traveling back into the ureter from the bladder?

    <p>Ureterovesical valve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen if the ureterovesical valve is impaired?

    <p>Kidney damage from bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is urethrovesical reflux more common in postmenopausal women?

    <p>Altered urethral angle and pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition may result from reflux of urine from the bladder into one or both ureters?

    <p>Kidney damage from bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why a clean-catch midstream urine specimen is used for female patients?

    <p>To prevent contamination from bacteria in the urethral area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is bacteriuria defined as 100,000 colony-forming units (CFU)/mL of urine?

    <p>To ensure a significant number of bacteria are present for accurate diagnosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common route through which bacteria enter the urinary tract?

    <p>Transurethral route (ascending infection)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do sexually active women have an increased incidence of UTIs?

    <p>Bacteria forced into the bladder during sexual intercourse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason why community-acquired UTIs are more common in women?

    <p>Proximity of the anus to the urethral area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does contamination of urine samples differ between men and women?

    <p>Men experience less frequent contamination due to a shorter urethra</p> Signup and view all the answers

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