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What is the normal daily volume of urine?
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1200-1500ml/day
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What are 4 causes of polyuria?
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Diabetes, inc intake of fluid, diuretics, alcohol
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What volume is considered polyuria?
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>2500ml/day
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What volume is considered oliguria?
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<500ml/day
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What are 5 causes of oliguria?
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Dehydration, diarrhea, vomiting, burns, inc persperation
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What does anuria mean?
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No urine flow
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What are 3 causes of anuria?
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Renal failure, kidney damage, dec blood flow through kidneys
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What is nocturia?
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Inc in volume at night.
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What are 4 types of urine specimens?
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Random, fasting, first morning, 24hr
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What is a fasting specimen used for?
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For glucose testing
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What is a first morning specimen best for?
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Its more concentrated, good to see if something is present
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What is 24hr urine specimen best for?
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See fluctuations in compounds
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How is a 24hr urine specimen collected?
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Start after 1st morning specimen and go to next first morning specimen
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What are the 5 methods of urine collection?
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Voided, midstream clean catch, catheterization, pediatric, suprapubic aspiration
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What is the suprapubic aspiration used for?
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Sterile for peds cultures
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