6 - tests (general) Flashcards
1
Q
which test should you do if you suspect renal disease?
A
dipstick urinalysis
2
Q
which 2 ratios are used for proteinuria?
A
A:CR and P:CR
3
Q
A:CR normal levels?
A
<2.5 (men) and <3.5 (women)
4
Q
normal values for P:CR?
A
<15
5
Q
causes of raised A/P:CR?
A
glomerular disease - e.g. -
glomerulonephritis
DM
amyloidosis
myeloma
6
Q
what is increased A/P:CR associated with?
A
increased risk of CVD and death
7
Q
3 examples of times where a false positive increased A/P:CR would be obtained?
A
post exercise
heart failure
postural samples
8
Q
what does microalbuminuria suggest?
A
early glomerular disease - e.g. -
DM
hypertension
9
Q
cancer related causes of haematuria?
A
kidney/ ureter/ bladder malignancy
10
Q
7 causes of haematuria?
A
malignancy calculi IgA nephropathy Alport syndrome other glomerulonephritis polycystic kidney disease schistosomiasis
