Question

identify the meaning of the following medical term:
hemodialysis

a. uses an artificial kidney machine that filters blood from the patients bloodstream
b. shock waves that are used to break up stones in the bladder or urethra
c. dilation of the narrowed areas in renal arteries
d. introduces fluid into the peritoneal cavity to aid in filtering urea out of the body

identify the meaning of the following medical term:
lithotripsy

a. extracorporeal method that uses shock waves to break down urinary stones
b. introducing fluid into the peritoneal cavity to help urea to be eliminated by the body
c. x - ray imaging of the kidneys
d. direct visualization of the urethra and urinary bladder

Explanation:

For hemodialysis: This is a renal replacement therapy that uses an external device (artificial kidney) to filter waste products from a patient's blood. Option b refers to lithotripsy, option c refers to renal artery angioplasty, and option d refers to peritoneal dialysis.
For lithotripsy: This procedure uses shock waves to break up urinary tract stones so they can be passed. Option b is peritoneal dialysis, option c is an intravenous pyelogram or renal x-ray, and option d is cystoscopy.

Answer:

1. hemodialysis: a. uses an artificial kidney machine that filters blood from the patient's bloodstream
2. lithotripsy: a. extracorporeal method that uses shock waves to break down urinary stones