Study Set Content:
Urine volume
-1200-1500 mL normal daily output
-600-2000 mL is still acceptable
decreased urine output commonly seen when the body enters a state of dehydration
oliguria
-cessation of urine flow
-may result from serious damage to the kidneys or from a decrease in the flow of blood to the kidneys
Anuria
increase in the nocturnal excretion of urine
nocturia
polyuria
increase in daily urine volume
>2.5 L/day in adults
>2.5-3 ml/kg/day in children
polyuria
increase in daily urine volume
>2.5 L/day in adults
>2.5-3 ml/kg/day in children
Polyuria
can be induced by diuretics, caffeine, and alcohol
often associated with diabetes mellitus and insipidus
-defect in pancreatic production of insulin or the function of insulin
-urine is dilute with a high specific gravity
Diabetes Mellitus
-decrease in ADH production
*Central DI
*Nephrogenic DI
-urine is dilute with a low specific gravity
diabetes insipidus
Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetes Insipidus cause
polydipsia.
