HIM 3106 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Oral Mucosa, Neisseria, Antithyroid Agent

• School: Temple University
• Department: Health Information Management
• Course: HIM 3106
• Professor: Michaelhalpern

Document Summary

Urinary disorders (cid:894)kid(cid:374)eys ureters uri(cid:374)ary bladder urethra(cid:895) Ele(cid:448)ated bun a(cid:374)d (cid:272)reati(cid:374)i(cid:374)e le(cid:448)els are related to the kid(cid:374)ey"s i(cid:374)a(cid:271)ility to re(cid:373)o(cid:448)e _nitrogen wastes_. Culture and sensitivity studies to identify the causative microorganisms and to select the appropriate drug treatment for an infection. Be able to distinguish between acute (arf) and chronic renal failure (crf). Know how they are alike & different. (slide 51 is a concise comparison) Acute renal failure the kidneys fail to function due to reduced blood flow to the kidneys or due to necrosis of the tubules, which causes obstruction and back pressure: oliguria (reduced urine output) or anuria (no urine output). The failure is usually reversible, if the primary problem is treated successfully. Chronic renal failure gradual irreversible destruction of the kidneys over a long period of time (longstanding disease of the kidneys leading to renal failure). Uremia - a condition involving abnormally high levels of waste products in the blood.