1030 Unit 4 Flashcards
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Most glomerular disorders are caused by what?
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Immunologic disorders
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Dysmorphic RBC casts would be significant findings in what?
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—good pasture syndrome
—AGN
—Henoch-Schonlein purpura
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Occasional episodes of macroscopic hematuria over periods of 20 or more years are seen in patients with what?
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IgA nephropathy
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What is Antiglomerular basement membrane antibody is sent with?
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—Goodpasture syndrome
5
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What is ANCA a diagnostic for?
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GPA
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Respiratory and renal symptoms are associated with what?
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—GPA
—Henoch-Schonlein purpura
—good pasture syndrome
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the presence of fatty casts is associated with what?
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–nephrotic syndrome
–FSGS
–MCD
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where are the highest levels of proteinuria seen?
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–NS
9
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what does ischemia frequently produce?
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–acute renal tubular necrosis
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what disorder is associated with polyuria and low specific gravity?
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Nephrogenic DI
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what inherited disorder produces a generalized defect in tubular reabsorption?
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–fanconi syndrome
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A teenage boy developed gout in his big toe and has high serum uric acid should be monitored for what?
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–uromodulin-associated kidney disease
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what is the only protein produced by kidney?
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–uromodulin
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what does presence of RTE cells and casts indicate?
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ATN
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The presence of what can differentiate between cystitis and pyelonephritis?
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–WBC cast
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what does the presence of WBCs and WBC casts with no bacteria indicate?
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–AIN
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What are some characteristics of ESRD?
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–isothenuria
–azotemia
–electrolyte imbalance
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what can cause prerenal acute renal failure be caused by?
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–massive hemorrhage
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what is the most common component of renal calculi?
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calcium oxalate
20
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uranalysis on a patient with severe back pain being evaluated for renal calculi would be most beneficial if it showed what?
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–microscopic hematuria
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abnormal urine screening tests categorized as an overflow disorder include what?
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–alkaptonuria
–melanuria
–galactosemia
22
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why do all states require newborn screening for PKU?
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–for early modification of diets
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what disorders can be detected by newborn screenings?
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–tyrosyluria
–MSUD
–galactosemia
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what is the best specimen for early newborn screening?
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–blood specimen
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what disorders are associated with the phenylalanine-tyrosine pathway?
--Alkaptonuria
--albinism
--tyrosinemia
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what is the least serious form of tyrosylemia?
--immature liver function
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what overflow disorder of phenylalanine-tyrosine pathway that would produce a positive reaction with reagent strip for ketones?
--MSUD
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what overflow disorder can produce a false-positive reaction with the clinitest procedure?
--alkaptonuria
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A urine that turns black after sitting by the sink for several hours could indicate what?
--alkaptonuria
--melanuria
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what is ketonuria in a newborn indicate?
--methylmalonic acidemia
--MSUD
--isovaleric acidemia
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what urine characteristic would be expected in newborns with MSUD?
--sweet odor
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Hartnup disease is disorder that is associated with the metabolism of what?
--tryptophan
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5-HIAA is a degradation product of what?
--serotonin
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what are elevated urinary levels of 5-HIAA associated with?
carcinoid tumor
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what are false-positive levels of 5-HIAA can be caused by?
--a diet high in bananas`
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cystinuria or cystinosis in IEM?
cystinosis
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cystinuria or cystinosis in "inherited disorder of tubular reabsorption"
cystinuria
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cystinuria or cystinosis in Fanconi syndrome?
cystinosis
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cystinuria or cystinosis in cystine deposits in the cornea?
cystinosis
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cystinuria or cystinosis in early renal calculi formation
cystinuria
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what is blue diaper syndrome associated with?
Hartnup disease
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what is homocystinuria caused by?
--failure to metabolize methionine
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what will the Ehrlich reaction detect?
porphorbilinogen
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what is the classic urine color for porphyria?
--port wine
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what specimens can be used for porphyrin testing?
--feces
--blood
--urine
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Acetyl acetone is added tp the urine before performing Ehrlich test when checking for what?
--porphobilinogen
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what are two stages of heme formation affected by lead poisoning ?
--aminolaevulinic acid and protoporphyrin
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Hurler, Hunter, and Sanfilippo syndromes are hereditary disorders affecting what?
the metabolism of mucopolysaccharides
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what do many uric acid crystals in pediatric urine specimen indicate?
--Lesch-Nyhan disease
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deficiency of the GALT enzyme with produce what?
--positive clinitest
--galactosemia
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what odor is associated with PKU?
mousy odor
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what color is associated with indacinuria?
blue color
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what odor is associated with cystinuria?
--sulfur odor
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what color is associated with alkaptonuria?
black color
**also homogentisitic acid
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what appearance is associated with Lesch-Nyhan disease
-- orange sand in diaper
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what odor is associated with isovaleric acidemia?
--sweaty feet odor
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what conditions are marked by Nephrotic syndrome?
--massive proteinuria
--low levels of serum albumin
--pronounced edema
--high levels of serum lipids
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what is most commonly found in patients with renal calculi
--hematuria
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what is seen is all cases of renal disease?
proteinuria
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Describe Goodpastures Syndrome
--autoimmune disease seen following a viral infection where attachment of autoantibodies to the glomeruli membrane that results in proteinuria, hematuria, and RBC cases
--often progresses from glomerulonephritis to end stage renal failure
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describe cystinuria
a hereditary problem of the kidney tubules that do not reabsorb cystine
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describe cystinosis
IEM - mild to fatal elevated amounts of cystine
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what is alkaptonuria
--rare inborn error of metabolism where the patient lacks the enzyme homogentistic acid
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what is seen in patients who have defects in the metabolism of homocystine?
--cataracts
--thromoembolytic problems
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what are screening tests for melanuria?
--Ferric chloride tube test (gray-black precipitate
--sodium nitroprusside test (red color)
--Ehrlich test
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what are urine tests for phenylketonuria?
--ferric chloride tube test
--clinitest
--alkalization of fresh urine
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what condition shows an increased amount of 5-HIAA in urine?
--Argentaffin cell tumors
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what test is for MSUD?
DNPH
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what is most significant sign of Lesch-Nyhan
--orange sand in diaper
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what are the tests for tyrosyluria?
--ferric chloride tube test (transient green color)
--nitroso-naphthol (red color)
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describe minimal change disease
--also known as lipid nephrosis that affects children due to an allergic reaction (after immunization) that responds well to treatment and has good prognosis
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describe porphyrinurias
--can be hereditary or acquired
--most common acquired cause is lead poisoning
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*Newborn with severe vomiting's and metabolic acidosis.
*uranalysis positive for ketones, negative for glucose.
*what screening would come back positive?
DNPH
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When a ferric chloride test was performed the urine produced a green-gray color. Is this an expected result? Why or why not?
Yes, this is the color produced in ferric chloride when ketones are present
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For the most accurate diagnosis of the newborn's condition, what additional testing should be performed?
MS/MS
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describe immunological reaction
--immune complexes from an immunological reaction-increased immunoglobulins
--IgA: deposit on the glomerular membrane
--components of immune system (complement, lymphocytes, neutrophils, monocytes and cytokines) are attracted to the deposit and change or damage the membrane
--results in thickening of glomerular basement membrane
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what are non immunological reaction causes?
--exposure to chemicals and toxins
--disruption of the electrical membrane charges (nephrotic syndrome)
--deposits of amyloid material may create chronic inflammation
--thickening of the basement membrane with diabetic nephrography
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describe acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis
--AGN or PSGN
--sudden onset commonly in children after respiratory infection (strep. Group A)
--no permanent damage to kidneys
--findings : hematuria, oliguria, and proteinuria
--increased BUN
--RBC cast, RBC, granular cast, and WBCs
--anti-streptolysin O (ASO) and anti-Dnase B = positive
--contains M protein in cell wall
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what is BUN?
blood urea nitrogen
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what are the symptoms of acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis?
--fever
--nausea
--edema
--fatigue
--hypertension
--oliguria
--hematuria
--proteinuria
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describe classic clinical features of glomerulonephrit
--inflammatory process affecting the glomerulus
--findings: proteins, blood, and casts
--antigen-antibody complex from recent strep infection
--antigen-antibody complex in the glomeruli causing: inflammation and decrease in Glomerular filtration rate
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what are symptoms of classic glomerulonephritis?
--proteinuria
--hematuria
--oliguria
--dysuria
--low grade fever
--headache
--high BP
--facial/periorbital edema
--lethargic
--weight gain (edema)
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what is the classic order of glomerulonephritis disorders?
Acute--> chronic--> nephrotic syndrome -- renal failure
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what is the treatment of acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis ?
--successful treatments of management of secondary complications
--ASO
--Anti-DNase B
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describe rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis
--(Crescentic)
--RPGN
--more serious than AGN w/ poor prognosis resulting in renal failure
--findings: same as AGN. Becomes more abnormal as it progresses
--increase protein
--GFR very low
--may result in fibrin degradation products, cryoglobulin, and deposits of IgA
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what are symptoms of rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis?
--immune complexes due to another disorder such as SLE
--Damage to capillary wall causing crescentic formation from macrophages, fibroblast and fibrin causing permanent damage to Bowman capillary walls
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what is hallmark characteristic of acute glomerulonephritis?
RBC casts
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what does the presence of Broad cast indicate?
--seen in chronic glomerulonephritis that progresses to ESRD
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describe goodpastures syndrome
--resembles RPGN in that is it an autoimmune disorder
--cytotoxic autoantibodies appear in the glomerulus after a viral infection
--findings: protein, blood, and RBC casts
--chronic glomerulonephritis and ESRD is common
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what are symptoms of goodpastures syndrome?
--onset hemoptysis and dyspnea followed by hematuria
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how is goodpastures syndrome detected?
antiglomerular basement membrane antibody
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describe granulomatosis with polyangiitis
--GPA
--also known as Wegners granulomatosis
--granuloma is small blood vessels of the kidney and respiratory system
--this is a vascular issue as well
--neutrophil antibodies attach to vascular walls forming granuloma
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what are the symptoms of granulomatosis with polyangiitis?
--hematuria
--proteinuria
--RBC cast
--Serum creatinine
--increased BUN
--respiratory issues changing into renal problems
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what are testing procedures done for granulomatosis with polyangiitis?
-ANCA
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what is p-ANCA?
--formed if neutrophils are fixed in ethanol
-- creates perinuclear pattern
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what is c-ANCA?
--formed if neutrophils are fixed with formalin/formaldehyde
--pattern is granular throughout cytoplasm
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what 3 things are associated with ANCA
--Granulomatosis with polyangiitis
--microscopic polyangiitis
--eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis
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describe Henoch-Schonlein purpura
--see in children after respiratory infection
--purpura = raised red patches
--renal complications are monitored
--50% of patients resume kidney functions, the other develop glomerulonephritis
--See RBC casts
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what are the symptoms of Henoch-Schonlein purpura?
-- purpura
--hematuria
--proteinuria
--see blood in sputnum and stool
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what are 3 renal disorders that are also respiratory disorders?
--Henoch-Schonlein syndrome
--Acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis
--Goodpasture syndrome
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describe membranous glomerulonephritis
--MGN
--thickening of glomerular basement membrane from the deposits of IgG immune complexes
--prognosis: slow progression and may develop other complications (thrombosis)
--etiology is unknown in 75% of the cases
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what are examples of membranous glomerulonephritis?
--SLE
--Sjogren syndrome
--secondary syphilis
--Hepatitis B
--malignancy
--Au + Mg treatment
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what are symptoms of membranous glomerulonephritis?
--hematuria
--increased protein (similar to nephrotic syndrome)+
--positive identification for one of the causes is helpful
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describe membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis
--MPGN
--there are 3 types (type I, type II, and type III)
--can be seen with autoimmune disorders, infections, and malignancy
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describe the 3 types of membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis
--type I: cellular damage in the subendothelial cells of the mesangium (interstial area of Bowmans capsule). Create thickened wall of capillary walls
--type II: dense deposits in glomerular basement membranes; tubules and bowman capsule
--type III: both type I and II. found is children and has poor prognosis
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what can type I membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis lead to?
--nephrotic syndrome
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what can type II membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis lead to?
--chronic glomerulonephritis
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what are symptoms of membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis?
--hematuria
--proteinuria
--serum decrease complement
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describe immunoglobulin A nephropathy
--Berger disease
--deposits of IgA complexes are deposited in glomerular membrane
--patient will have a increased serum IgA levels (from mucosal infection
--frequent in children and young adults
--findings: macroscopic hematuria after infection or strenuous exercise
--may be asymptomatic for up to 20 years
--recover spontaneously, reoccurrence with microhematuria
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what is the most common cause of glomerulonephritis?
IgA nephropathy
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what is the "definition" of nephrotic sydrome?
1) massive proteinuria (>3.5 g/day)
2) low levels of albumin
3) increased lipids (hyperlipidemia)
4) pronounced edmea
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Describe the acute onset of Nephrotic syndrome
--circulatory disruption
--systemic shock (lower BP and flow to kidneys)
--progression of glomerulonephritis complications
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what happens to the kidneys with nephrotic syndrome?
--permeability increase due to damage of the podocytes = producing a more freely open barrier
---->this allows high molecular weight molecules (protein and lipids) into the urine
----.albumin is depleted in the blood. Stimulate the liver to male lipids
--oncotic pressure is low
---->depleting albumin increased fluid loss = in Na+ retention causing edema
---->depletion of immunoglobulins = infection
---->depletion of coagulation disorders
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describe minimal change disorder
--also known as lipid necrosis
--little cellular change in glomerulus except in the podocytes (shield of negativity result in increased proteins in urine
--seen in children
-- etiology is unknows but possibly related to allergic reactions, immunizations and HLA-B12
--related to T-cell release cytokines
--prognosis: good- frequently go into remission
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how is minimal change disease treated?
corticosteroids
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what are the symptoms of minimal change disease?
--increased proteinuria
--transient hematuria
--edema
--normal BUN and creatinine levels
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what is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in children?
minimal change disease
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what would be the urinalysis results of acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis?
--Macroscopic hematuria
--RBC casts
--proteinuria
--granular cast
--OTHER significant test: anti-group A streptococcal enzyme test
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what would be the urinalysis of rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis?
--Macroscopic hematuria
--RBC casts
--proteinuria
--OTHER significant test: BUN, creatinine and eGFR
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what would be the urinalysis of Goodpasture syndrome?
--Macroscopic hematuria
--RBC casts
--proteinuria
--OTHER significant test: Antiglomerular basement membrane antibody
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what would be the urinalysis of Granulomatosis with polyangiitis?
--Macroscopic hematuria
--RBC casts
--proteinuria
--OTHER significant test: antineutrophilic peripheral or cytoplasmic antibody
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what would be the urinalysis of Henoch-Schonlein purpura?
--Macroscopic hematuria
--RBC casts
--proteinuria
--OTHER significant test: stool occult blood`
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what would be the urinalysis of Membranous glomerulonephritis?
--Microscopic hematuria
--proteinuria
--OTHER significant tests: antinuclear antibody, hepatitis B surface antigen, and fluorescent treponemal antibody-absorption tests (FTA-ABS)
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what would be the urinalysis of membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis?
--Hematuria
--proteinuria
--OTHER significant test: serum complement levels
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what would be the urinalysis of chronic glomerulonephritis?
--Hematuria
--Proteinuria
--glucosuria
--cellular and granular casts
--waxy and broad cast
--OTHER significant tests: BUN, serum creatinine, eGFR, and electrolytes
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what would be the urinalysis of IgA nephropathy in the early stages?
--macroscopic or microscopic hematuria
--OTHER significant test: Serum IgA
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what would be the urinalysis of IgA nephropathy is the late stages?
--Hematuria
--Proteinuria
--glucosuria
--cellular and granular casts
--waxy and broad cast
**same as chronic glomerulonephritis
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what would be the urinalysis of minimal change disease?
--transient hematuria
--heavy proteinuria
--fat droplets
--OTHER significant tests: serum albumin, cholesterol and triglycerides
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what would be the urinalysis of nephrotic syndrome?
--microscopic hematuria
--heavy proteinuria
--RTE cells
--oval fat bodies
--fat droplets
--fatty and waxy casts
--OTHER significant tests: serum albumin, cholesterol and triglycerides
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what would be the urinalysis of alport syndrome?
--microscopic hematuria
--heavy proteinuria
--RTE cells
--oval fat bodies
--fat droplets
--fatty and waxy casts
--OTHER significant test: genetic testing
**same as nephrotic syndrome
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what would a urinalysis of Diabetic nephropathy in late stage?
--Hematuria
--Proteinuria
--glucosuria
--cellular and granular casts
--waxy and broad cast
--OTHER significant test: blood glucose
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what are the 2 causes of acute tubular necrosis?
--hereditary
--metabolic
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describe acute tubular necrosis
--damage to RTE due to lack of oxygen- decreased blood flow = ischemia or because of toxic materials (heavy metals, antifreeze, antibody, antifungal, radiographic dye)
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what are the symptoms of tubular necrosis?
--shock (decrease flow of blood through body)
----cardiac failure
----toxigenic bacteria
----massive hemorrhage
----electrical (high voltage)
--trauma --crushing injury
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what is the treatment for acute tubular necrosis?
--correct the ischemia or remove toxins
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name urinary sediment that is most indicative of renal tubular damage
RTE cells
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describe Fanconi syndrome
--most frequent , failure to tubular reabsorption in the PCT
--sees issues with glucose, amino acids, Na+, K+, H20, and HCO3-
--disrupts energy to transport
--can be acquired through toxic agents (heavy metals, outdated medications)
--see with multiple myeloma and renal transplant
--may be inherited in association to cystinosis and Hartnup disease
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what would be the urinalysis for Fanconi syndrome?
--glucosuria
--possible cystine crystals
--proteinuria
--low pH
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describe Alport syndrome
--disorder of collagen production affecting the membrane (thinning glomerular basement)
--sex-linked (males affected more) to children
-- after respiratory infection
--may develop vision or hearing loss
--progress to nephrotic syndrome or ESRD
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what are symptoms of Alport syndrome?
--hematuria
--proteinuria
--renal insufficiency
--can progress to nephrotic and ESRD
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what are substances that are affected more noticeably in Fanconi syndrome?
--glucose
--amino acids
--phosphorous
--sodium
--potassium
--bicarbonate
--water
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describe uromodulin-associated kidney disease
--glycoproteins produced in PCT and DCT'
--inherited autosome mutation in the production of uromodulin-producing decrease in production of normal glycoproteins with abnormal form
--abnormal form accumulates leading to damage
--could result in renal transplant
--increased about of uric acid resulting in gout at a young age
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describe renal glycosuria
--opposite of Fanconi's -- only reabsorbs glucose
--autosomal inherited recessive trait
--no glucose transporters
--once it is over its threshold, glucose will spill ober into urine. (Threshold 160-180 mg/dl)
--benign disorder
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describe diabetic nephropathy
--caused by
---->thickening of basement membrane
---->proliferation of mesangial cells
---->increased cellular and noncellular deposits
---->deposits of glycosylated proteins from poorly controlled blood glucose levels
---->resulting sclerosis
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what is the most common form of ESRD?
--diabetic nephropathy
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what are the causes of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
--inherited
--acquired from medications
--tubular defect of tubular response of ADH
--pale yellow
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what would be the urinalysis of acute tubular necrosis?
--microscopic hematuria
--proteinuria
--RTE cells
--RTE cell casts
--hyaline, granular, waxy and broad cast
--OTHER significant tests: hemoglobin and hematocrit and cardiac enzymes
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what would be the urinalysis of uromodulin- associated with kidney disease in early stages?
--RTE cells
--OTHER significant test: serum uric acid
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what would be the urinalysis of uromodulin-associated with kidney disease in later stages?
----Hematuria
--Proteinuria
--glucosuria
--cellular and granular casts
--waxy and broad cast
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what would be the urinalysis of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
--polyuria
--low specific gravity
--OTHER significant test: ADH testing
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what would be the urinalysis of renal glucosuria?
--glucosuria
--OTHER significant test: blood glucose
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describe cystitis/UTI
--lower UTI: urethra and bladder in women and children
--upper UTI: renal pelvis, tubules
--interstitium
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describe acute pyelonephritis
--acute form is result of bacteria moving from lower UTI tubules
--could be caused by obstruction such as calculi
--can be corrected without renal damage
--symptoms: frequent urination with burning and lower back pain
--from untreated cystitis
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describe chronic pyelonephritis
--most severe
-- can result tubular damage or renal failure
--can be related to structural defect causing reflux in the bladder to the ureters now allowing the collecting duct to empty
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describe acute interstitial nephritis
--inflammation(allergic) of the renal interstitium (renal tubules)
--dialysis may be used in rare cases
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what are the symptoms of acute interstitial neprhritis
--oliguria
--edema
--GFR
--fever
--rash
--decreased renal concentration
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what are some common medications that can cause acute interstitial nephrtitis?
--penicillin, methicillin, ampicillin
--cephalosporins
--NSAIDS
--diuretics
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what would be the urinalysis of cystitis?
--microscopic hematuria
--mild proteinuria
--bacteriuria
--leukocyturia
--increased pH
--NO CASTS!!!
--OTHER significant test: urine culture
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what would be the urinalysis of acute pyelonephritis
--microscopic hematuria
--proteinuria
--bacteriuria
--leukocyturia
--WBC casts
--bacterial casts
--OTHER significant test: urine culture
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what could be the urinalysis of chronic pyelonephritis
--hematuria
--proteinuria
--bacteriuria
--leukocyturia
--WBC casts
--bacterial casts
--granular, waxy, and broad casts
--OTHER significant test: urine culture, BUN, creatinine, and eGFR
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what would be the urinalysis of acute interstial nephritis?
--hematuria
--proteinuria
--leukocyturia
--WBC casts
--OTHER significant tests: urine eosinophil, BUN, creatinine, and eGFR
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what is the "definition" of renal failure
--GFR<25 ml/min
--increased BUN
--electrolyte inbalance
--lack of concentration ability
--proteinuria
--renal glycosuria without serum glucose increased
--granular, waxy and broad casts
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describe acute renal failure
--sudden onset
--sudden decrease in blood flow to kidney
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what are some urinalysis causes of acute renal failure?
--RTE cells
--RBC-glomerular damage
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what are some causes WBC/casts causes of acute renal failure?
--infection
--inflammation
--urothelial cells-bladder tumor
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what are some prerenal causes of acute renal failure?
--decreased BP/ cardiac output
--hemorrhage
--burns
--surgery
--septicemia
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what are some renal causes of acute renal failure?
--acute glomerulonephritis (AGN)
--acute tubular necrosis (ATN)
--acute pyelonephritis
--acute interstitial nephritis (AIN)
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what are some post renal causes for acute renal failure?
--renal calculi
--tumors
--crystallization of ingested substances
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describe Renal calculi
--formation of stones (renal liethisus)
--calculi (kidney stone)- come from calyces and pelvis of kidneys, ureters, and bladder
--shape and size can vary
--larges ones that can not pass must be shocked with high energy to break them down using lithotripsy
--sometimes has to be surgically removed
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what are conditions that favor formation of renal calculi?
--pH
--chemical concentrations
--urinary stasis
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what is the composition of a renal calculi
--75% are calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate
--other types
---->magnesium ammonium phosphate (accompanying a UTI)
---->uric acid - linked to food high in purine (pH=acidic)
---->cystine - see with hereditary diseases (most maintain correct pH)
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explain abnormal accumulations of metabolites in the urine in terms of overflow and renal disorders
--disruption of a normal metabolic pathway
--increased plasma concentrations of the nonmetabolized substances
--overrides reabsorption ability of renal tubules or present a minute amount
--inherited lack of specific enzyme for proteins, fats or carbohydrates
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describe renal disorder
--accumulation of chemicals because of the malfunction of the tubular reabsorption
--organ malfunction due to disease or toxicity
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what are some overflow inherited disorders/
--phenlyketonuria
--tyrosinemia
--alkaptonuria
--MSUD
--organic acidemia
--cystinosis
--porphyria
--mucopolysaccaridoses
--galactasemia
--Lesch-Nyhan disease
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what are some metabolic disorders?
--infantile tyrosemia
--melanuria
--indicanuria
--5-HIAA
--porphyrins
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what are some renal disorders?
--Hartnup disease
--cystinuria
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what does the Benedict test screen for?
alkaptonuria
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`what does Ferric chloride test screen for?>
--alkaptonuria
--MSUD
--melanuria
--PKU
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what does Hoesch test screen for?
porphyrins
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what are does nitrosonaphthol test screen for?
tyrosinuria
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what does the silver nitrate test screen for?
alkaptonuria
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what does watson-shwartz test screen for?
porphyrins
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what crystal would you see with homogentistic acid?
cystine
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what crystal would you see with melanin?
leucine
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what crystal would you see with indican?
tyrosine
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what crystal would you see with porphyrins?
Lesch-Nyhan disease
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what are 3 causes of tyrosyluria?
--metabolic issues
--frequently seen in premature infants because the liver has not developed fully to produce enzyme
--acquired severe liver damage
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describe tyrosine metabolism
1) build up of tyrosine
2)breakdown product = p-hydroxphenylpyruvic acid or p-hydroxy phenylactic acid. inherited diseases --> no enzyme produced to breakdown the metabolic pathway. Fatal conditions to liver and renal tubular disease
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what are the 3 types of tyrosyluria
--types I: deficient in enzyme fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase (FAH)
--type II: tyrosinemia-lack tyrosine amino transferase
--type III: tyrosinemia-lack of p-hydroxyphenylpyruvic acids dioxygenase
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describe type I of tyrosyluria
--renal tubular disorders and progressive liver failure in infants
--newborn screen = tyrosine and succinylacetone-blood and urine
--genetic testing to confirm the newborn screen
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describe type II of tyrosyluria
--corneal erosions
--lesions on palms, fingers and soles of feet
---DX: measure the tyrosine levels and genetic markers
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describe type II of tyrosyluria
--intellect disabilities
--seizures
--must watch diet
--DX: tyrosine in plasma and urine has metabolites. Need genetic studies, May see tyrosine or leucine
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what is the Nitroso-Naphthol Test procedure?
--for tyrosine
1)place five drops of urine in a tube
2)add 1 mL of 2.63N nitric acid
3)add one drop of 21.5% sodium nitrite
4)add 0.1 mL 1-nitroso-2-napthol
5)mix
6)wait 5 minutes
7)observe for an orange-red color, indicating tyrosine metabolites
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what is the Ferric chloride Test procedure?
--for alkaptonuria, MSUD, PKU, melanuria
1)place 1 mL of urine in a tube
2)slowly add five drops of 10% ferric chloride
3)observe color for a permanent blue-green color
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describe PKU
--melanin
-- most common amino acid disorder
--failure to inherite gene to produce enzyme (phenylalanine hydroylase)
--autosomal recessive w/o characteristics; heterozygous carries will show characteristics
--milk --get phenylalanine from
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what are some symptoms of PKU?
--seen in fair children with light colored hair and eyes
--seizures, hyperactivity, delay development, and psychiatric disturbances
--if undetected can lead to mental retardation
--increased keto acids
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what are 3 abnormal urinary substance present in alkaptonuria?
--dark urine or urine that turns dark on standing
--ochronosis (bluish-black pigmentation in connective tissue)
--arthritis of the spine and larger joints.
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describe alkaptonuria
--failure to inherit the gene to produce enzyme, homogenic acid oxidase
--build up of homogentic acid in blood, tissue and urine
--brown pigment settles in tissue (ears especially) leads to arthritis
--have issues with liver and cardias
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what screenings are performed for alkaptonuria?
--ferric chloride
--clinitest
--homegentisic acid
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what is the Homogentisic acid test procedure?
1) place 4 mL of 3% silver nitrate in a tube
2)add 0.5 mL of urine
3) mix
4) add 10% NH4OH by drops
5) observe for black color
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describe melanuria
--2nd pathway for tyrosine - responsible in producing melanin, tryroxine, epinephrine, protein, and tyrosine sulfate
--melanin = dark color of skin, hair, and eyes
--deficeint = albinism
--increase = melanuria
--urine will darken after exposure to air
--over production of melanin from melanocytes (malignant myeloma)
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describe MSUD
--early degradation of amino acids causing an accumulation of one out of two amino acids
--rare- inherited autosomal recessive trait
--amino acids involved = leucine, isoleucine, and valine
--part of newborn screening
--failure to inherit enzyme to produce oxidation decarboxylation of the keto acids results in accumulation in blood and urine
--detected by sweet smelling urine because of rapid accumulation of ketones
--failure to thrive at week 1
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what is 2,4-DNPH test procedure?
1) place 1 mL of urine in a tube
2)add 10 drops of 0.2%, 2,4-DNPH in 2N HCl
3) wait 10 minutes
4)observe for yellow turbidity or precipitate
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discuss significance of ketonuria in a newborn
--early detection of MSUD or organic acidemia
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describe indicanuria
--excess indole gets reabsorbed - liver, where it is converted to indican and excreted in urine/feces
--colorless until oxidized by air = indigo blue
--increased indican produced during lack of protein digestion
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Fanconi + Hartnup =
renal tubular damage
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describe Hartnup disease
--affects the absorption of tryptophan
--elevated amounts of trytophan are converted into indole
--increased levels of indican levels are seen in urine
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describe 5-HIAA
--2nd metabolic pathway or tryptophan (production/stimulate smooth muscle)
--degradation product of serotonin, which is excreted in the urine in small amounts
-- serotonin is formed from tryptophan by interstinal argentaffin cells and carried by platelets through the body
--body uses almost all of its serotonin but when carcinoid tumors associated with argentaffin cells develop, serotonin is produced leading to a 5-HIAA urine
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what is the significance of increase 5-HIAA in the urine?
--greater than 25 mg indicates argentaffin cells tumor
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what foods to avoid will screening for serotonin
--avocado
--kiwi
--walnut
--tomatoes
--bananas
--pineapple
--plums
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what is the nitroprusside test procedure
1)place 1 mL of urine in tube
2)add 2 drops of concentrated NH4OH
3)add 0.5 mL 5% silver nitrate
4)wait 10 minutes
5)add five drops sodium nitroprusside
6) observe for purple-black color
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What is the cyanide-nitroprusside test procedure for cystine
1) place 3 mL of urine in tube
2) add 2 mL sodium cyanide
3) wait 10 minutes
4) add five drops 5% sodium nitroprusside
5)observe for red-purple color
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What is the silver-nitroprusside test procedure for homocysteine?
1) place 1 mL of urine in tube
2) add two drops of concentrated NH4OH
3) add 0.5 mL 5% silver nitrate
4) wait 10 minutes
5) add five drops sodium nitroprusside
6) observe for red-Purple color
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Describe homocystinuria
—defects in metabolism of the amino acid methionine produce an increase in homocysteine through body
—included in newborn screening using MS/MS
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What must done if the urine test positive using the cyanide-nitroprusside test?
—follow with testing with silver-nitroprusside test for homocysteine
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What do cystinosis and cystinuria have in commen?
—both an error in metabolism
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Describe cystinuria
—large amount of cystine in urine
—caused by renal tubular not able to reabsorb cystine, along with lysine, arginine, ornithine
—develop stones early in life
—cystine is more soluble
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What are 3 modes of inheritance
—reabsorb all 4 amino acids affected
—only cystine and leucine affected
—homogenous or heterogenous inheritance
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What test screens for cystinuria?
—cyanide-Nitroprusside test
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Describe cystinosis
—3 variations, not showing until adult hood
—2 categories
—defects in lysosomal membrane preventing cystine to release to be metabolized
—deposits in many area of the body (cornea, bone marrow, lymph nodes and internal organs)
—treatment: renal transplant and cystine depleting medication
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What are the 2 categories of cystinosis
1) Nephrotic
——infantile-rapid progression to renal failure
—— late-onset - gradual progression
2) non-nephrotic - benign except ocular issues
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How does fanconi disease develop?
Due to defect in renal tubular reabsorption (especially in PCT)
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What are 3 primary porphyrins
—uroporphyrin
—coproporphyrins
—protoporphyrins
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What are the 2 precursors of heme production?
—alpha-aminolevulinic acid (ALA)
—porphobilnogen
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What specimens are tested in gene synthesis?
—blood
—urine
—feces
—bike
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What is detected in the urine when testing in heme synthesis pathway
—ALA
—porphobilinogen
—urobilinogen
*these are also most soluble
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What is least soluble in the heme synthesis pathway?
—coproporphyrin (in urine and feces)
—protoporphryins (feces
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Describe porphyria’s
— porphyrins metabolism disorder
—inherited and acquired from erythrocytic and hepatic malfunction
—port wine color when exposed to air
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What are common acquired causes of porphyrins?
— lead poisoning
—excessive alcohol
—iron deficiency
—chronic liver disease
—renal disease
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What are inherited causes of porphyrins ?
—failure to inherit a gene to produce an enzyme needed in pathway
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What are tests for porphyrins
— Ehrlich reaction; only for ALA and porphobilinogen
—fluorescence under ultraviolat light 550 - 600 nm range. (Violet, pink or red)
—Watson Schwartz
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Describe Watson Schwartz test differentiation test
1) tube 1 gets: 2 mL urine, 2 mL chloroform and 4 mL sodium acetate
2) tube 2 gets: 2mL urine, 2 mL butanol and 4 sodium acetate
3) observe the color of the layers
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What are the interpretations of Watson Schwartz
—urobilinogen = red chloroform with clear urine and red butanol with clear urine
—porphobilinogen = clear chloroform and clear butanol with red urine
—other Ehrlich reactive substances = clear chloroform with red urine and red butanol with clear urine
—both = red chloroform with red urine and red butanol layer with red urine layer
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What is the Watson-Schwartz test procedure?
1) tube 1 gets: 2 mL urine, 2 mL chloroform, and 4 mL sodium acetate
2) tube 2 gets: 2 mL urine, 2 mL butanol, 4 mL sodium acetate
3) vigorously shake both
4) place in rack for layers to settle
5) observe both tubes for red color in the layers
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Describe mucopolysaccharides
—inherited disorder preventing the metabolism of glycosaminoglycans in connective tissue
—prevents breakdown of polysaccharides portions
—bone marrow transplant and gene therapy
— newborn screening
—CTAB turbidity testing
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What would you find in the urine with mucopolysaccharides?
—dermatan sulfate
—keratan
—sulfate
—heparin sulfate
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What are the most common mucopolysaccharides disorders
—hurler syndrome: abnormal skeletal structure, corneal damage, severe mental retardation
—hunter syndrome: abnormal skeletal structure, severe mental retardation, inherited sex link recessive trait, rare in female
—sanfilippo : mental retardation
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What is the CTAB test procedure?
1) place 5 mL of urine in tube
2) add 1 mL 5% CTAB in citrate buffer
3) read turbidity in 5 minutes
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Describe Lesch-Nyhan disease
—purine disorder
—inherited sex-link recessive
—Massive excretion of Uric acid crystals
—motor defects, mental retardation, self-destruction.
