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What is hydronephrosis? A condition characterized by excess fluid in a kidney due to a backup of urine Biggest risk factor (2) for development of kidney stones dehydration / inadequate fluid intake & sedentary lifestyle why? --> urine becomes highly concentrated, minerals deposit in t...

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Saddleback College Nursing N172
Renal Obstructive Disorders/GU CA
Quiz Prep Questions and Answers
Grade A+
What is hydronephrosis?


✓ A condition characterized by excess fluid in a kidney due to a backup

of urine




Biggest risk factor (2) for development of kidney stones


✓ dehydration / inadequate fluid intake & sedentary lifestyle



✓ why? --> urine becomes highly concentrated, minerals deposit in the

GU tract combined with poor fluid volume to flush said minerals out




Hyperparathyroidism: How does it connect to kidney stones?




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✓ PTH responsible for maintaining serum Ca levels:



✓ overactive parathyroid ---> excess serum PTH ---> increased bone

demineralization ---> increased serum Ca ---> too much Ca for renals to

flush ---> stones form




Struvite stone impacts what gender more and why?


✓ Female; it is linked to chronic UTIs




Staghorn stone - why would you not want to push fluids?


✓ Because the shaping of the stone is so sharp and rigid, pushing of fluids

and attempting to pass the stone could cause further sclerosis to the

GU tract



✓ **these types of stones are best surgically removed**




What is renal colic pain?


✓ sudden and severe flank pain commonly caused by an acute

obstruction in the urinary tract (stone)




Sx/sx associated with kidney stones

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✓ -flank pain so severe resulting in N/V (severe cases)



✓ -dull, aching flank pain (more mild cases)



✓ -Blood in urine (hematuria) (may be microscopic)



✓ -Pain during urination




1st priority of kidney stone tx?


✓ Pain management




A stone of ___ size is most often safe to pass (no surgery)


✓ 2 mm or less




Common medications provided for pain control in kidney stone pts (3)




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