Aaron: Nephrology Flashcards

1
Q

Orthostatic Proteinuria, a higher-than-normal protein excretion during the day, what is the treatment?

A

none

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2
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What test should CKD patients that want EPO be given before medication intiation?

A

Look at iron studies, iron stores

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3
Q

40% of adults that get PSGN or strept infection can have what issue long term?

A

CKD then they have persistent HTN and/or persistent proteinuria

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4
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What drug can help reverse hyperkalemia?

A

Calcium Gluconate or Calcium Chloride

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5
Q

If a patient has ADPKD, what is a good screening tool for their children?

A

Renal Ultrasound

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6
Q

Can a SBO/illeus be caused by hypokalemia?

A

Yes

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7
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When does AKI 2/2 contrast show up?

A

24-48 hours after the fact

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8
Q

AIN 2/2 medications has what in the urine?

A

Protein, RBCs, WBC (pyuria)

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9
Q

AIN 2/2 medications is due to what?

A

NSAIDS, PPIs, antibiotics (ciprofloxacin)

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10
Q

Does AIN routinely have fever, skin rash, and eosinophillia?

A

no

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11
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What are the two lab values that are observed for Renal involvement SLE problems?

A

Anti-double stranded DNA and complement levels

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12
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Can pneumonia and valproic acid cause SIADH?

A

Yes

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13
Q

Flank pain, hematuria, and palpable abdominal mass, will that be there every time for RCC?

A

no

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14
Q

RCC is curative 2/2?

A

Right Nephrectomy

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15
Q

Which is more likely to cause renal failure, drug induced SLE or NSAID nephropathy?

A

NSAID nephropathy

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16
Q

What stone size merits a urology consult?

A

10 mm or greater

17
Q

Post kidney transplant and the patient has elevated Creatinine and BUN after ACE inhibitor initiation is code for what?

A

Renal Artery Stenosis

18
Q

Kidney transplant has what increased risk in females?

A

Gestational problems in woman of childbearing age

19
Q

What do ACE inhibitors do?

A

Decrease Glomerular Hydrostatic Pressure

20
Q

Pyelonephritis pain is sudden or gradual?

What are two other signs that patients usually have?

A

Gradual

Fever and dysuria

21
Q

What two drugs are needed for hepatorenal syndrome

A

Midodrine and Octreotide, plus albumin