2.3.1 Clinical Case 2 - Renal Tubular Acidosis Flashcards
1
Q
What are the characteristics of Type IV RTA?
A
2
Q
A
E
3
Q
What factors normally affect aldosterone secretion?
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4
Q
What are the characteristics of Type I RTA?
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5
Q
A
D
6
Q
A
C
7
Q
A
C
8
Q
UNa = 200
PNa = 145
UCR = 172
PCR = 0.8
UK = 190
PK = 2.5
A
C
9
Q
A
D
10
Q
A
C
11
Q
What are the characteristics of Type 2 RTA?
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12
Q
A
D
13
Q
What is the defect in this patient?
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14
Q
Why is the patient hyperventilating?
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15
Q
What are the main hydrogen handling mechanisms in the proximal, distal and collecting tubules?
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16
Q
How are episodes of kidney stones related to the disease?
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17
Q
UCR = 172 mg/dL
V = 1005 ml/24h
PCR = 0.8 mg/dL
A
A or C
18
Q
What does the patient hyperventilating with normal lung function tell us in this case?
A
The acidosis is metabolic
19
Q
A
C - inactivation of Na channels
