Linton: Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing, 6th Edition
Chapter 42: Urologic Disorders
Answer Key – Open-Book Quiz
2. Polyuria—large urine output; oliguria—low urine output; anuria—the absence of
urine; and hematuria—the presence of blood in the urine.
1. Renal arteriography—a catheter is inserted through the femoral artery and threaded
2. Cystography—contrast medium can be instilled into the bladder using a catheter or
cystoscope. Films are taken to visualize the bladder.
4. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)—contrast medium
5. Preparation for urologic surgery includes a complete diagnostic workup to rule out
6. Drugs are selected carefully because many drugs are nephrotoxic and drug dosages
need to be reduced if renal function is impaired and the drug is excreted in the urine.
7. Antimicrobials are used to treat the condition when it is caused by microorganisms. If
9. The initial stage is short (1-3 days) and characterized by increasing blood urea
nitrogen (BUN) and serum creatinine levels with normal to decreased urine output.
The oliguric stage can last up to 14 days; urine output decreases to 400 mL/day or
10. Intravenous glucose, insulin, calcium carbonate, calcium acetate, or sodium
polystyrene sulfonate to treat hyperkalemia; statins in the early stages of renal failure
to decrease the risk of cardiovascular complications; calcium, active vitamin D, and
11. Advantages of peritoneal dialysis over hemodialysis include less anemia, reduced