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lpo
left posterior oblique
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l&r
left and right
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l-r
left to right
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lrt
lower respiratory tract
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l&u
lower and upper
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lue
left upper extremity
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lul
left upper lobe (lung)
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luq
left upper quadrant
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mcl
mid-clavicular line
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ml
midline
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msl
mid-sternal line
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pa
posteroanterior
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post.
posterior
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prox
proximal
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r
right
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rad
right anterior descending
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rao
right anterior oblique
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r-l
right to left
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rle
right lower extremity
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rll
right lower lobe (lung)
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rlq
right lower quadrant
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rml
right middle lobe (lung)
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rpo
right posterior oblique
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rue
right upper extremity
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rul
right upper lobe (lung)
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ruq
right upper quadrant
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sup
superior
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u/l
upper and lower
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ue
upper extremity
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urt
upper respiratory tract
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hematology
study of blood, and it's interactions with other systems in the body
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hemolytic disorders
diseases that break down red blood cells (rbcs)
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hemostatic disorders
clotting and bleeding abnormalities
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blood is what type of tissue?
connective tissue
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plasma
liquid portion of blood
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blood volume in average adult body
5-6 liters
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responsible for carrying oxygen to tissues
hemoglobin
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fibrin
bodily material that clots are made out of
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white blood cell (wbc) function
maintenance and strengthening of the immune system
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hemoglobin is found within what type of blood cell?
rbc - red blood cell
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hematopoietic system
the organs and tissues involved in the production of blood
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tissue portion of blood
formed elements
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formed elements in blood
99% rbcs - erythrocytes 1% wbcs - leukocytes, and platelets - thrombocytes
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hemostasis
facilitates the body to control bleeding through coagulation, platelet plugging, and vascular spasm.
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clotting cascade
process in body where clotting factors work together to form fibrin
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organ that produces clotting factors
the liver
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stem cells
cells that develop into other kinds of cells within the body
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this portion of blood is 90% water
plasma, so stay hydrated!
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hematocrit
measures the proportion of rbcs in blood
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location of blood platelet storage
spleen
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immune system function
protects the human body from invading organisms or substances that are foreign, or considered foreign
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allergen
substance that triggers allergic symptoms in an individual
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antibody
aka immunoglobulin, a protein that recognizes an antigen and counteracts its effects
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antigen
foreign substance or organism that triggers an immune response, will trigger antibody response
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systemic reaction
reaction that effects the entire body, usually involving multiple body systems
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allergic reaction
abnormal immune response that occurs after the body has been exposed to an allergen
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anaphylaxis
a severe, potentially life threatening allergic reaction that occurs after the body has been exposed to an allergen that it has a hypersensitivity to
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innate immunity
immunity the body is naturally born with
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adaptive immunity
immunity that is specific to a pathogen, allowing for the immune system to form memory around the invader and the response
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integument
the skin - the body's first line of defense against a threat to health
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hypersensitivity
immune system overreaction to something that is perceived as harmful
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biphasic reaction
an allergic reaction that happens in two phases, once directly after exposure to an allergen, and then later after the initial symptoms have subsided
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prolonged reaction
symptoms of anaphylaxis that can last hours, up to days, at a time
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anaphylactoid reaction
allergic reaction that is clinically similar to anaphylaxis, but is caused by a non-immune mediated response
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macrophage cell
cells that specialize in the identification and destruction of harmful bacteria in the body
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natural killer cell
cells that are the defense against both cancerous and vitally infected cells
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chemical mediators
function to reduce inflammation and promote healing
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hematopoiesis
blood cell production, specifically wbcs, that occurs in the bone marrow
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leukocytes
white blood cells (wbcs) - responsible for counteracting disease and foreign substances
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interferon cell
protein that prevents viral replication, released by virally infected cells
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what happens to bladder capacity with aging?
bladder capacity decreases
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what function does a ureter serve?
ureters drain urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder
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where are the kidney's located?
left kidney: behind the spleen, just inferior to the rib cage right kidney: behind the liver, just inferior to the rib cage
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what structures are shared between the urinary and reproductive systems in men?
the testes, epididymis and vas deferens, prostate gland, and penis
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what is the functional unit of the kidney called?
what is the functional unit of the kidney called?
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what is the common name for a renal calculi?
kidney stone
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define: nocturia
night time urination
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define: hematuria
blood in urine
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define: polyuria
excessive urination
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define: dysuria
discomfort or burning with urination
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s/s of kidney stones
renal colic (severe flank pain) and back pain abdominal pain may start as vague visceral pain, progressing to extremely sharp, radiating to pelvis, groin, or genitals increased pain, urgency, and frequency of urination hematuria fever pale, cool, clammy skin
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what is benign prostate hypertrophy?
noncancerous enlargement of the prostate
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what structures do the female reproductive system share with the urinary system?
none
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what are the main functions of the urinary system?
regulation of blood volume regulation of ph (acid/base) regulation of water/electrolyte balance blood filtration removing waste and toxins regulating arterial blood pressure production of red blood cells regulation of glucose
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is the urinary bladder classified as a solid or hollow organ?
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define: renal colic
a severe form of sudden onset flank pain
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s/s: epididymitis
1. swelling and pain in the scrotum 2. enlarged testes 3. swollen groin on affected side 4. testicular pain that worsens with bowel movement 5. fever f. urethral discharge
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s/s: fourmier’s gangrene
1. crepitus of skin 2. grey/black color of tissues with significant drainage 3. fever 4. pain
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define: phimosis
condition where the foreskin is too tight to be pulled around the head of the penis
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define: priapism
painful and prolonged erection
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four categories of uti (based on location)
urethritis: in the urethra cystitis: in the urinary bladder prostatitis: prostate gland (men) pyelonephritis: kidney
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define: pyelonephritis
a type of uti, specifically an infection in the kidney
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define: nephron
the functional unit of the kidney
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define: ureter
structure that drains urine from the kidney to the bladder
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preferred analgesic for flank pain
tordol (ketorolac) has been shown to be most effective for renal colic (flank pain) narcotics are the second choice, if tordol isn't available
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most common ph issue that arises from a gu disorder
metabolic acidosis
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at what age is testicular torsion most likely to occur?
can occur at any age, however more common in early adolescence and infancy
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changes to gu system in elderly (8)
1. reduction in renal function 2. reduction in renal blood flow 3. tubule degeneration 4. decreased bladder capacity 5. decline in sphincter muscle control 6. decline in voiding senses 7. increase nocturia 8. benign prostatic hypertrophy (males)
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define: benign prostatic hypertrophy (bph)
noncancerous enlargement of the prostate
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s/s: testicular torsion
1. sudden onset of severe pain in one testis 2. swelling on one side of scrotum 3. testicular lump 4. blood in semen