Capsule cases with karim Flashcards
1
Q
What role do the kidneys play in calcium homeostasis?
A
1-alpha hydroxylation to active vit D
also PTH encourages kidney to retain calcium
excretion of phosphate
2
Q
How do you distinguish between chronic and acute kidney failure?
A
If chronic - creatinine very high as it accumulates over time
3
Q
What is the Goodpasture’s syndrome antibody?
A
Anti-GBM (glomerular basement syndrome)
4
Q
Symptoms of good pasture’s syndrome
A
Haemoptysis
Urine dipstick blood positive
