Pathophysiology Review Sheet: Urinary System

1. Name three hereditary/congenital problems with the urinary system and their possible treatments.
2. Name the specific parts of the nephron and their local functions.
3. Name two problems with glomerular filtration.
4. Define T-max and renal threshold and where they occur.
5. Name two causes each for acute and chronic glomerular nephritis.
6. Name two causes for pyelonephritis.
7. Name a hormone (except renin) from the kidney, the target organ(s), and effects.
8. Explain the effects of renin in renal vascular hypertension.
9. Define filtration, reabsorption, secretion as it relates to the nephron.
10. Name a diuretic drug and its specific mechanism of action (MOA).
11. Explain the three phases and a possible cause for each ARF.
12. Explain the etiology and sequella of CRF.
13. Name two problems with the urinary bladder that are not congenital/hereditary
14. Name two specific types of urinary calculi based on mineral content and describe their appearance.
15. Define nosicomal and give an example.
16. Name four normal components found in urine.
17. Name three abnormal components found in urine.
18. Name two clinical signs seen with BPH.
19. Explain the role of the kidneys in acid-base-electrolyte balance.
20. Name two cancers of the urinary system.