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The Urinary System - Quiz A

front 1

The surgical fixation of the bladder to the abdominal wall is known as __________ .

back 1

cystopexy

front 2

A/An __________ is the surgical creation of a permanent opening between the urethra and the skin.

back 2

urethrostomy

front 3

The male condition caused by the compression or obstruction of the urethra due to benign prostatic hypertrophy is known as __________ .

back 3

prostatism

front 4

An intravenous __________ (IVP) is a radiographic study of the kidneys and ureters.

back 4

pyelogram

front 5

The term __________ is a urinary problem caused by interference with the normal nerve pathways associated with urination.

back 5

neurogenic bladder

front 6

The congenital abnormality in males in which the urethral opening is on the side of the penis is known as __________ .

back 6

paraspadias

front 7

The removal of a body part or the destruction of its function by surgery, hormones, drugs, heat, chemical destruction, electrocautery, or other methods is known as __________ .

back 7

ablation

front 8

The term __________ describes an abnormal discharge from the urethra. This condition is often associated with some sexually transmitted diseases.

back 8

urethrorrhea

front 9

A/An __________ is a hernia of the bladder through the vaginal wall.

back 9

cystocele

front 10

An inflammation of the urinary bladder that is localized in the region of the trigone is known as __________ .

back 10

trigonitis

front 11

The term __________ describes the presence of stones in the kidney.

back 11

nephrolithiasis

front 12

The term __________ describes the distention of the pelvis of the kidney.

back 12

nephrectasis

front 13

The formation or discharge of pus from the kidney is called __________ .

back 13

nephropyosis

front 14

The genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous fluid-filled cysts in the kidneys is known as __________ kidney disease.

back 14

polycystic

front 15

The presence of abnormally high concentrations of protein in the urine is known as __________

back 15

hyperproteinuria

front 16

A/An __________ specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the kidneys.

back 16

nephrologist

front 17

The medications administered to increase urine secretion in order to rid the body of excess water and salt are known as __________ .

back 17

diuretics

front 18

The term __________ describes a type of nephritis that primarily involves the glomeruli.

back 18

glomerulonephritis

front 19

The term __________ describes a disorder characterized by the presence of stones in the kidney.

back 19

nephrolithiasis

front 20

The procedure known as __________ is performed when a sterile specimen is required for diagnostic purposes.

back 20

catheterization