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CKD and Nephrotic Flashcards

1
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Decreased kidney function OR kidney damage for 3+ months is determined what?

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Chronic kidney disease (CKD)

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What is the hallmark of CKD?

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Declining GFR (< 60)

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What establishes risk for progress and complications of CKD?

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GFR and albuminuria staging

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Pt presents w GFR ≥ 90. What stage of CKD are they?

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Stage 1

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Pt presents w GFR 45-59. What stage of CKD are they?

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Stage 3a

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Pt presents w GFR 30-44. What stage of CKD are they?

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Stage 3b (refer if GFR <30 to determine cause)

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Pt presents w GFR < 15. What stage of CKD are they?

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Stage 5

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Based on a urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio, at what stage should you be concerned for kidney damage?

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≥ 30 mg/g

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The following is the pathogenesis for what kidney disease? Irreversible destruction of nephrons → compensatory hypertrophy → overwork injury → glomerular sclerosis & interstitial fibrosis

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CKD

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The pathogenesis of CKD ultimately leads to abnormal production and metabolism of what 2 things?

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Erythropoietin and calcitriol

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What are the leading causes of kidney failure? (2)

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DM and HTN

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What syndrome is characterized by fatigue, malaise, pericarditis, and encephalopathy?

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Uremic syndrome

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With CKD, HTN → inc PTH → inc phosphorus → acidosis → hyperkalemia ultimately leads to what?

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Uremic syndrome

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What condition involves a spectrum of bone disorders and is clinically detectable at stage 3-4 of CKD?

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Mineral and bone disorder

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In mineral and bone disorder seen with CKD, ↓ GFR, ↑ phosphorus, and ↓ calcium lead to what secondary condition?

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↑ PTH (secondary parathyroidism)

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Infection, urinary tract obstruction, HF (↓ renal perfusion), and nephrotoxic agents might be considered reversible or irreversible causes of CKD?

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Reversible

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On renal US you note small kidneys bilaterally. What should you be concerned for?

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CKD

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What is the tx for CKD? (3)

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  1. Identify/ tx underlying cause/ reversible factors 2. Slow disease progression 3. Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) for ESRD
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Target BP in CKD pts w/o proteinuria should be what?

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< 140/90

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Target BP in CKD pts w/ proteinuria should be what?

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< 130/80

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What drug classes are used in the treatment of CKD to control BP and have a renoprotective effect and slow proteinuric CKD?

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ACE-I/ARBs (also should follow a low sodium diet)

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When are ACE-I/ARBs contraindicated in the tx of CKD?

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BIL renal artery stenosis

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When are ACE-I/ARBs considered harmful and therefore should not be used in the treatment of CKD?

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If acute ↓ GFR & hyperkalemia (AKI)

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The following are indications for what CKD treatment? Uremic sx Fluid overload to diuresis Refractory hyperkalemia, acidosis, hyperphosphatemia

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Dialysis

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What time of dialysis involves a semipermeable membrane between blood & dialysate?

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Hemodialysis

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What is a complication of hemodialysis?

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Hypotension

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What time of dialysis involves dialysate into peritoneal cavity, with the peritoneal membrane as the dialyzer (used to filter waste)?

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Peritoneal

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What is a complication of peritoneal dialysis?

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Peritonitis

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What is the tx of choice for ESRD?

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Kidney transplant

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30
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Chronic Tubulointerstitial Diseases of the Kidney can all lead to what?

31
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Interstitial scarring and tubular atrophy leading to progressive renal sufficiency is characteristic of what set of conditions?

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Chronic Tubulointerstitial Diseases of the Kidney

32
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What part of the kidney is spared by Chronic Tubulointerstitial Diseases of the Kidney?

33
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Obstructive uropathy, reflux nephropathy and analgesics are the most common causes of what?

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Chronic Tubulointerstitial Diseases of the Kidney

34
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Upon exam you note polyuria, hyperkalemia +/- proteinuria and broad waxy casts on urinalysis… what should you be concerned about?

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Chronic Tubulointerstitial Diseases of the Kidney

35
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What is the treatment for Chronic Tubulointerstitial Diseases of the Kidney? (5)

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  1. Identify underlying 2. Med management 3. Relief of obstruction 4. Withdrawal of analgesics 5. Refer
36
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What condition is characterized by prolonged/recurrent obstruction of urinary tract leading to chronic reduction in GFR and impaired tubular function?

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Obstructive Uropathy

37
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Pt presents with change in urine output, HTN, hematuria, ↑ serum creatinine, +/- pain and on UA you note hematuria, pyuria, bacteriuria (bland). What condition might you be concerned for?

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Obstructive Uropathy

38
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What might be seen on US of a pt w/ obstructive uropathy?

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Mass, hydroureter, hydronephrosis

39
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What condition is the result of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) or other urologic anomalies of early childhood?

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Reflux Nephropathy

40
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What condition has the following pathogenesis? Retrograde urine into interstitium → inflammatory response → fibrosis

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Reflux Nephropathy

41
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Reflux Nephropathy is often dx in young children w/ hx of what?

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Recurrent UTIs

42
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What 2 diagnostic imaging studies should be performed on a pt with reflux nephropathy?

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RUS (scarring & hydronephrosis) VCUG (VUR/lower urinary tract anatomy)

43
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Analgesic Nephropathy is defined as CKD due to what?

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Long-term analgesic use (Acetaminophen, NSAIDS)

44
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What might you see on CT scan of a pt with Analgesic Nephropathy?

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Renal papillary necrosis and calcification

45
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What is the term for a group of diseases that present primarily w/ proteinuria and bland urine sediment?

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Nephrotic spectrum

46
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What condition is characterized as noninflammatory damage to glomerular capillary wall?

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Nephrotic Syndrome

47
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Eval of a pt being evaluated for kidney disease shows the following lab values/ PE… what should you be concerned for? Proteinuria > 3.5 g/d) Hypoalbuminemia Hyperlipidemia PE: edema, ascites

A

Nephrotic Syndrome

48
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On urine microscopy you note foamy, oval fat bodies. What should you be concerned for?

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Nephrotic Syndrome

49
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Complications of what condition include hypercoagulability, infection, protein malnutrition, vit. D loss, hypocalcemia and anemia?

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Nephrotic Syndrome

50
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What is the main tx for Nephrotic Syndrome?

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Diuretics/ fluid restriction (also immunosuppressive therapy and nephro referral)

51
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What are the 3 primary diseases of the Nephrotic Syndrome?

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Minimal change disease (MCD) Membranous nephropathy Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)

52
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What is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in children?

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Minimal change disease (MCD)

53
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What primary Nephrotic Syndrome disease often follows a URI and is considered to be a hypersensitivity rxn?

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Minimal change disease (MCD)

54
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Pt presents with hx of a sudden onset “puffy appearance” and you note podocyte foot process fusion on electron microscopy, what should you be concerned for?

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Minimal change disease (MCD)

55
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What is 1st line tx for Minimal change disease (MCD)?

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Prednisone

56
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What is the likely cause of primary membranous nephropathy?

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Likely immune-mediated

57
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What primary Nephrotic Syndrome has a gradual development and places pts at a higher risk of hypercoagulable state?

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Membranous nephropathy

58
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Membranous nephropathy is dx with serology or biopsy. How is it treated?

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Supportive, +/- immunosuppressive agents, transplant

59
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What is one of the most common causes of primary glomerular diseases in adults?

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Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)

60
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What kidney condition is considered a histologic pattern of kidney injury and NOT a specific disease entity?

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Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)

61
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What populations are at greater risk for and are likely to have a poorer outcome if dx with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)?

62
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What primary nephrotic syndrome involves glomerular injury resulting from podocyte damage, along with sclerosis in parts of 1+ glomerulus?

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Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)

63
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What are the primary and secondary causes of Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)?

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Primary = idiopathic Secondary = overworked

64
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Besides supportive tx, what are the txs for primary and secondary Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)?

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Primary = immunosuppressive Secondary = disease-specific tx

65
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What are the 2 secondary diseases of the Nephrotic Syndrome?

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Diabetic nephropathy Amyloidosis

66
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What is the most common cause of ESRD in the U.S.?

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Diabetic nephropathy

67
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What condition is characterized as structural and functional changes due to HTN with a peak incidence of hyperglycemia seen 10-20 yrs after onset of disease and may also involve retinopathy?

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Diabetic nephropathy

68
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What is the treatment for diabetic nephropathy? (3)

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  1. Strict glycemic/ BP control 2. ACE-I/ ARBs, statin therapy 3. Dialysis/ transplant when indicated
69
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What disease is characterized as a deposition of amyloids in the glomerulus?

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Amyloidosis

70
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Are monoclonal light chains indicative of AL amyloidosis or AA amyloidosis?

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AL amyloidosis

71
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Is chronic inflammatory disease (RA) or infection indicative of AL amyloidosis or AA amyloidosis?

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AA amyloidosis

72
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What labs should be ordered for a pt with amyloidosis?

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SPEP and UPEP

73
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What is the treatment for amyloidosis?

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Tx underlying cause, refer to nephro

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