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AGN & Nephrotic Syndrome Flashcards

1
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increased BP: nephritis or nephrotic

A

nephritis

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2
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decreased BP: nephritis or nephrotic

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nephrotic

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3
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what illness can lead to AGN

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strep

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4
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signs of post strep AGN

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edema
hypertension
hematuria
albuminuria

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5
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signs of general AGN

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hematuria
edema
HTN
azotemia/uremia

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6
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azotemia/uremia

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an increased BUN & creatinine: leads to slowed nerve transmission (disoriented, lethargic, confused)

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7
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role of calcium channel blockers in AGN pt

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increase GFR and decrease BP

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8
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diet for AGN pt

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increase carbs
decrease proteins
decrease sodium

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9
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what is HTN encephalopathy

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BP so high blood is going to other organs and not the brain

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10
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cause of heart failure in AGN pt

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kidneys not getting rid of fluid–more for heart to pump

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11
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high dose corticosteroids
plasmapheresis
cytotoxic agents
hemodialysis
all tx for what?
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end stage renal disease

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12
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GFR of what to be dx with ESRD

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less than 15

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13
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what is an indicator that something is wrong in AGN pts

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hypotension

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14
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normal GFR

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greater than 60

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15
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what can lead to: 
hyperkalemia
metabolic acidosis
anemia
hypoalbuminemia
decreased Ca and increased P
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GFR of less than 50 in pts with chronic GN

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16
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why should ACE inhibitors be avoided in chronic GN pts

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nephrotoxic

17
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anti-HTN meds that can be used in chronic GN pts to decrease the workload of the heart

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metoprolol, lopressor, Ca channel blockers

18
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diet for chronic GN pts

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decreased Na and fluids, increased protein

19
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clinical manifestations for chronic GN

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edema, pallor, anorexia, hematuria/foamy urine, malaise, brittle hair/skin

20
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infection, thromboembolism of renal vein, PE, ARF, and atherosclerosis all complications of what

A

nephrotic syndrome

21
Q

tx of nephrotic syndrome (4)

A

albumin, diuretics, ace inhibitors, lipid lowering agents

22
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role of albumin

A

strengthens vessel and brings fluid inside of vessel

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