Renal & Urology — Flashcards

What is the most common cause of urinary tract obstruction in adults and can cause unilateral hydronephrosis? _____

The second most common urinary tract calculi (often associated with infection) are _____ (Magnesium ammonium phosphate)

Urinary tract calculi often present with _____

Hint: gastrointestinal symptom

What is the appearance of cystine kidney stones on CT? _____

Renal stone management: < _____ = offer shockwave lithotripsy 10 - 20mm = shockwave lithotripsy OR ureteroscopy > 20mm = percutaneous nephrolithotomy

Percutaneous nephrostomy is indicated for urinary tract obstruction with superimposed _____

What is the management for epididymo-orchitis with suspected STI cause? _____ Refer to sexual health

Hint: specific

Urine dipstick may have +ve _____ result in UTIs

Hint: 2

When taking a urine sample for urine dipstick or culture, instruct the patient to collect it _____

Which patient demographics are complicated UTIs? - _____ - Men - Indwelling catheter (symptomatic)