Exam 6 Flashcards

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Bladder Voiding FIlm

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Voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG): Used with contrast

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Functional unit of the kidney

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Nephron

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Most Common Urologic Problems

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  1. UTI’s2. Prostate3. Renal Stones
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When is recommended time to do surgery for undescended testicles?

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after 6 mo.

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Reason for surgery of undescended testicle

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Fertility (Same fertility if unilateral, but bilateral is 50% fertility) and cancer risk.

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When is the best time in life to do a scrotal exam

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At birth

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Most reliable way to identify an undescended testicle

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1) Physical exam **2) MRI3) Scrotal US with doppler4) Scrotal US5) CT scan

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Non palpable testicle has compensatory _________ >1.8cm. When kid has non palpable testicle must do a _________?

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Hypertrophy, laparoscopy

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Most hernias in kids are ____________ while in adults they are _______

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Indirect, direct

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Risks of hernias in kids

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1) Incarceration (Premature 40%, overall 12%)2) <10% can be redced3) Bowel necrosis and strangulation is rare

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2 types of hydroceles

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1) Communicating: risks 2% hernias 0% incarceration. 85% spontaneous resolution by 18 mos.2) Non-communicating: risks=nil

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Febrile UTI characteristics

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1) Younger child2) Temp >38.53) Sick, back pain4) Usually anatomic problem present5) Workup: Renal US and in some a VCUG

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Non-febrile UTI characteristics

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1) Older child2) No fever3) No constitutional symptoms4) Usually has dysfunctional elimination syndrome with normal anatomy5) Work-up: KUB, voiding diary

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What has surgical of vesicoureteral reflux been proven to decrease

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1) Febrile UTIs- No other things

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Antibiotic prophylaxis after a UTI decreases the risk of recurrent UTI by…

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8%- Antibiotics can causes resistance in bowel flora

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Classification of Hydronephrosis (SFU)

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SFU 0= Normal SFU 1= Black (urine) at renal pelvisSFU 2= If you see calycesSFU 3= see all calycesSFU 4= Complete obstruction

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Which children require immediate eval of hydronephrosis after birth

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1) boy, history of oligodramnios (little amniotic fluid), bilateral grade 2 hydro2) Girl, bilateral ureteroceles3) Boy, bilateral grade 2 or more hydro

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The diagnosis and treatment of vesicoureteral reflux in an asymptomatic child with prenatal hydro and no history of UTIs:

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Has no proven benefits

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Immediate postnatal evaluation

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Bladder outlet obstruction, bilateral obstruction (SFU 4)

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What is Mag 3

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For SFU 3 and 4. Radiotracer study to show blockage

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Causes of TRUE fecal incontinence (3)

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1) Myelomeningocele2) Hirshprung disease3) Anorectal malformations

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Cause of PSEUDO-fecal Incontinence

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Due to constipation

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Treatment of Encopresis

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1) Desimpaction2) Maintenance3) Lifelong disease

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Daytime urinary incontenence- what should you do?

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In older kids consider Renal US to rule out neurogenic bladder, valves, anatomic problemsRX: Constipation, timed voiding and double voiding regimen-Anticholinergics? (relax bladder)

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Monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis treatment
1) General measures (Restrict fluids, go to bathroom before bed)2) Medicines (Don't cure, and only 30% effective and <10% cure rate)3) Bedwetting alarm (80% success)
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How are labial adhesions treated?
1) Observation2) Estrogen cream3) Break adhesion surgically
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What is the recommended care of an uncircumcised penis from age 0 to age 8
Once the foreskin becomes retractable, teach children to retract their own foreskin during voiding or bathing-Phimosis- cannot retract foreskin
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Soft penile adhesions involves what anatomically? What treatment is needed?
Do not involve the circumcision. Disappear on their own without treatment
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Penile bridge involves what anatomically? What treatment is needed?
Usually involve circumcision. Require surgical treatment
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Hypospadius
Dorsal hood. Hole on VENTRAL side
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Patient reports with severe flank pain radiating to the lower abdomen, groin, testes. Patient also has hematuria. What are these symptoms for?
Kidney Stones- can be asymptomatic, cause restlessness, nausea, vomiting, ileus, "mirror pain"
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Renal Colic
-severe flank pain radiation to lower abdomen, groin, or testes-restless, ambulatory-nausea, vomiting, ileus-mirror pain
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Urolithiasis Stone Presentation
-asymptomatic-acute urinary obstruction - renal colic-hematuria
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Stone Ingredients
CalciumOxalatePhosphateUric AcidCystineStruviteTriameterne
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________ and _________ inhibit nucleation
Magnesium and Citrate
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Calcium Phosphate Stones form in acidic/alkaline urine?
Alkaline - as pH increases more phosphates exist in ionic form
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Uric Acid Stones form in acidic/alkaline urine?
Acidic - solubility of urate increases as pH increases
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Diagnosis of Urolithiasis
Urinalysis - hematuria, cystine and struvite crystals are diagnosticPlain Abdominal FilmIVPUltrasound** Spiral CT - no contrast - very sensitive and specific
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Most common stone ingredients
Calcium oxalate, calcium phosphate. Ingredients can be: Calcium, oxalate, phosphate, uric acid, cystine, struvite(Urea broken down), triamterene
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What inhibits nucleation of kidney stones
Magnesium and citrate
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What inhibits nuclei or larger structures to adhere to one another
Tamm-Horsfall protein in ascending limb of henle
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Calcium phosphate stones form in ______ urine; uric acid stones form in _______ urine
Alkaline, acidic
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Struvite stones process
Magnesium ammonium phosphate. Normal urine is under saturated with ammonium phosphate, UTI with urease-producing organism (Klebsiella or proteus)> Alkaline urine forms struvite
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Colorless eight sided envelope crystal is
Calcium oxalate
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Yellow or reddish brown diamond shaped or six sided stone is
Uric acid
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Cystine crystals are
Colorless, hexagon shaped
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Diagnosis of Kidney stone
Urinanalysis, plain abdominal film, IVP, ultrasound, SPIRAL CT
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Abdominal flatplate: what stones are radiopaque and radiolucent
Radiopaque: Calcium oxalate, calcium phosphate, mixRadiolucent: Uric acid, xanthine, hypoxanthine
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T/F: If stone is 10mm or more you normally need a urologist to take it out.
True
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How to treat stone passage
80-90% pass spontaneously. Increase fluids. Strain urine. Analgesia (NSAID to normal creatinine levels)Calcium channel blocker/alpha blocker (Nifedipine/tamsulosin- Flomax)
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When do you put someone in the hospital for kidney stone?
feverUTIoral analgesia ineffectiveintractable vomiting dehydration
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Urologic management includes:
Shock wave lithotripsy (with stint)percutaneous nephrostolithotomyureteroscopyopen stone surgery
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Risks for kidney stones
sweatingexcessive sun exposurerecurrent UTIneurogenic bladdergoutchronic diarrheafamily hx (Renal Tubular Acidosis (RTA) and cystinuria)medications
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Medications that may cause kidney stones
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (eventually drops pH)triamterenesulfadiazoneascorbic acidIndinavir (HIV med)Topiramate (Topomax)Acetazolamide (Diamox)
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What lab work could you order if someone had a kidney stone
Serum BUNSerum creatinine,calcium, PTH if hypercalcemicphosphorus, uric acid, Urinalysis (UTI, crystals, pH). Could do a 24 hour urine collection.
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Preventative therapy for kidney stones
Drink more fluids (produce 2 liters of urine, 8 8oz.)Reduce salt intakelimit animal protein to 8 oz. daily
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Why would low calcium intake increase urinary oxalate
Less calcium is available in intestinal lumen to bind oxalate and prevent its absorption
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What drinks increase risk of stone
Apple juice, and grapefruit. Decrease risk: coffee, tea, beer, wine. Colas made no difference. Lemonade rich in citrate. OJ will increase urine pH and citrate
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What food will increase urine uric acid
Red meat, fish, poultry
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Foods rich in oxalate
Spinach, nuts, PB, strawberries, chocolate, rhubarb, brewed tea
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What inhibits sodium reabsorption in distal renal tubules?
Thiazides (hydrochlorothiazide). Give potassium citrate to replace potassium
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Medical management of uric acid stones
Alkalinize urine to pH 6 to 6.5. pH>7 is risk for calcium phosphate stones. Give potassium citrate. Increase fluids. Dietary restriction of purines. Allopurinol
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What type of virus is HIV
A retrovirus: RNA virus, infects cell, forms DNA, makes more RNA
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T/F: HIV is able to replicate continuously in their host cells despite a competent host immune response
True
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Major cellular targets for HIV-1
Lymphocytesmononuclear phagocytes
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HIV transmission factors
AIDSActive STDpresence of genital lesionsfrequency and type of unprotected sexcircumcisionviral load
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How is HIV transmitted
Bodily fluids: blood, semen, breast milkNeedles
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HIV pathogenesis and progression to AIDS
CD4 depletion in GALT in the acute phase of HIV. Selective loss of Th17, polyclonal B cell activation, increased CD4 and CD8 turnover with decreased half lives
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T/F: Shingles is suggestive of HIV infection
True- also several other indications
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AIDS indicators
CD4 count <14% of total lymphocytes
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Diagnostic testing for HIV
Oral fluid testing, urine testing, home test kit, rapid HIV testing
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Screening highest sensitivity for HIV
ELISA- detecting antibodies to HIV-1 and HIV-2
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Confirmation- highest specificity for HIV
Western Blot
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Acute HIV infection you should perform
HIV RNA by PCR
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Specific tests used in HIV infection
Quantitative HIV RNA, CD4 cell count/percentage, Total lymphocyte count, HLA B5701 (always before abacavir), Resistance testing
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Definition of success for HIV
HIV RNA <50 copies/mL
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A 55 y.o. women has HIV with CD4 count of 344 cells.mm and viral load of 34000 copies/mL. What is treatment
2 nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors and 1 non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitorOR2 nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors and 1 protease inhibitor OR2 nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors and an integrase inhibitor
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What drug is used with all PIs to exploit CYP3A4 inhibition to allow for smaller doses
Ritonavir
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Preferred initial treatments
1) Tenofovir (TDF)/ Emtricitabine (FTC) + Efavirenz 2) Abacavir/lamivudine + dolutegravir
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Why is anti retrovirus treatment (ART) necessary?
Prevent transmission by lowering viral load
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HIV in pregnancy- recommended regimen: All infected should be treated regardless of CD4 count with...
ZDV/#TC/lopinavir/ritonavir or TDF/FTC+Atazanavir/ritonavir
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Protease inhibitors are associated with
Metabolic syndrome
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Side effects of HIV medication:
Lipodystrophy, Bone disorders, etc...
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HIV RNA in plasma: HIV RNA should be greater than
10,000 copies
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Oral complications of HIV
Apthous ulceroral hairy leukoplakiacandidiasisKaposi's sarcomaHSV
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Frequent Dermatologic complications in HIV patients
Herpes zoster (More than 1 dermatome suggests HIV infection)Eosinophilic folliculitisMRSA relatedSeborrheic dermatitispurigo nodularisherpes simplexbacillary angiomatosismolluscum contagiosumcryptococcusscabies
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Cardiovascular complications of HIV
Dilated cardiomyopathy pulmonary HTNTricuspid valve endocarditis
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Chronic diarrhea in HIV patients is associated with a CD4<____
100
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Two big neurologic complications in HIV patients
Cryptococcus and Bacterial Meningitis
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T/F: CMV retinitis the CD4 count is usually less than 50 and fundoscopic exam looks like cottage cheese and ketchup
True
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What type of pneumonia is associated with HIV patients
Pneumocystitis jirovecci pneumonia
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What fungal infection is associated with HIV
Coccidioides immitis and Histoplasmosa Capsulatum (<150 CD4)
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Pneumocytitis pneumonia prophylaxis should be started at CD4+ t cell count less than
200 cell/mm
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Prophylaxis for toxoplasmosis in HIV patients. What drug and CD4 count?
Bactrim at CD4 <100
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Definition of virologic management failure
HIV RNA> 200 copies/mL
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Patients who cannot get HIV have what type of mutation
CCR5 mutation
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Definition of Asymptomatic Microhematuria
No symptoms, greater than 3 RBCs per high power field on microscopy. Urine dipstick positive for heme no adequate (must have 3 negative micros for one positive dipstick)
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Risk factors for urologic malignancy (10)
1) Smoking2) Males (BPH, prostate cancer prevalent)3) Age >354) Occupational exposures (benzene, aromatic amines)5) Analgesic abuse (phenacetin)6) H/o gross hematuria7) Hx pelvic radiation8) Hx of chronic UTI9) Hx alkylating chemo10) Hx of chronic indwelling foreign body
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How many positive micro UA is sufficient for workup
1
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Top 3 causes of benign causes of AMH
BPH, UTI, Stones. Others: Obstructions, medical renal disease, benign tumors.
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Standard imaging for microhematuria
Multiphasic CT without and with IV contrastA) Non contrast: stones, hydronephrosis, fat lesionsB) Arterial phase: Tumors, inflammatory lesionsC) Venous stage: ScarringD) Excretory phase: pyelogram, ureters, bladder
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Cant have a CT with contrast (Pregnant, Contrast allergy, renal insufficiency) what do you do?
1)MRI/MRU without and with gadolinium contrast: Not as good for stones, better for masses. Not good in renal insufficiency2) Retrograde pyelography: Safe with renal insufficiency. Plus Ultrasound.-Must need some contrast to see inside kidney
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What is the best way to rule out bladder cancer?
Cystoscopy- May miss many many bladder tumors depending on how full bladder is.
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Recommendation for cystoscopy
All patients over 35 or younger than 35 with risk factors
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How many colonies on a culture indicate the presence of a UTI (microbiology definition)? How many colonies in a symptomatic patient before you start treatment?
100,000 org/ml (microbiology definition)In patients with symptoms: 100-10,000 to begin treatmentmultiple organism (3+) suggests contamination
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Microbiology definition of UTI
100,000 org/ml. Symptomatic: 100-10,000Multiple organisms (3 or more) suggest contamination
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Risk Factors for UTIs (8)
1) Gender2) Sexual activity and contraception3) Pregnancy4) Obstruction5) Neurogenic bladder dysfunction6) Vesicoureteral reflux7) Bacterial virulence factors8) Immunosuppressed states: Sickle cell
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Clinical symptoms of UTI:
DysuriaFrequencyUrgencySuprapubic pain/pressure
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With complaints of vaginal discharge, the dx of a UTI Increases/ Decreases by 20%
Decreases- vaginal symptoms may be causing dysuria
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Who needs a urine C&S?
1) Seriously ill pts2) Recently hospitalized/ hospitalized pts3) Men and all children4) Women with relapse or reinfection5) Women with complicating factors6) Pregnancy
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Etiology of UTI in women
1) E. coli (75-95%)2) Enterobacter3) Klebsiella4) Proteus-Gram negative causes 90-95%-Gram + cause 5-10%-Staph saprophyticus cause 10-15%
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What drug for UTIs could you use for prophylaxis
Trimethoprim: Bacteriostatic
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Drug of choice for UTI
Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole
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What is a drug for UTIs active against G+ and G- bugs which is contraindicated in pts with GFR <60 but safe in early pregnancy
Nitrofurantoin
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What can you use for UTIs but is not first line?
Cephalosporins, FQ (resistance, contraindicated in kids and pregnancy)
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What is first line in UTI is resistance to TMP/SMX is >20%
Quinolone
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Fosfomycin is only indicated in what type of UTI
Uncomplicated UTI
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For symptomatic UTIs, normally how long do you treat?
3 days
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Urinary analgesics:
1) Phenazopyridine (Pyridium) - turns urine orange, stains2) Flavoxate (Uripas)3) Cranberry Juice?
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Safe drugs for UTIs in pregnancy:
1) Penicillins2) Cephalosporins3) Nitrofurantoin4) Fosfomycin
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T/F: If a pregnant women is suspected of having pyelonephritis, what should you do?
Hospitalize
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Treatment for Pyelo outpatient
1) FQ or TMP-SMZ recommended2) Amox or Augmentin ok if gram + bug-10-14 days
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DDX for Dysuria
1) Cystitis2) Painful Bladder Syndrome3) Vaginitis (Infectious, Chemical, PID)4) Prostatitis5) Urethritis6) Meatal strictures
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T/F A UTI in a male patient is very rare and possibly pathologic and should undergo a work-up.
TRUEUTI's are very common in females.
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Protective Factors
Long urethraBladder emptyingAntibacterial properties of urineProstatic secretionsPMNs in bladder wall
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UTI Urinalysis Findings
Cloudy urineMalodorousHematuria (microscopic)Dipstick Results: nitrite (+) or leukocyte esterase (+)Microscopic: WBC, Bacteria, casts
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UTI Physical Findings
Vitals - document temperatureSuprapubic PalpationPalpation of CVALab - get a urine sample
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__________ is the most common etiologic agent of UTI's and what what is the drug of choice.
E. Coli Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ)
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3 Drugs of Choice for Uncomplicated UTIs
NitrofurantoinTMP/SMX (depends on local resistance rates)Fosfomycin
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Helpful Suggestions for Patients with UTIs
Drink plenty of waterVoid frequentlyVoid after intercourse
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What is definition of recurrent UTI's?What can be used for prophylaxis?
3 documented UTIs/yearProphylactic: Nitrofurantoin, Keflex, TMP-SMZ, Noroxin
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Most Common Etiology for Pyelonephritis
E. coliProteusKlebsiellaEnterobacterPsuedomonas
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Clinical Findings in Pyelonephritis
FeverFlank PainShaking ChillsVoiding Symptoms: dysuria, frequencyConstitutional Symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrheaPhysical Exam: fever, tachycardia, +/- CVA tenderness
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What finding on microscopic urinalysis is a strong indicator of pyelonephritis?
WBC casts
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UTI Symptoms in Newborns and Infants
non-specific signs: fever, poor feeding, irritability, vomiting, sepsis, hypothermiastrong, foul-smelling odor
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UTI Symptoms in Preschool
abdominal or flank pain, vomiting, fever, frequency, dysuria, enuresis
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UTI Symptoms in School-Age Children
classic signs and symptoms but CVA tenderness is uncommon
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Risk factors for prostate Cancer
1) Age2) Genetics3) African American men4) Diet5) Environmet
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Comparing 2 PSAs over time is called
PSA velocity
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Normal blood level of PSA
<4ng/ml
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A PSA >10 correlates with what?
Greater positive biopsy rate (66%)
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AUA guidelines for Prostate Cancer: Panel recommends against PSA screening in men
Under 40 and over 70
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AUA guidelines for Prostate Cancer: Panel does not recommend PSA screening in what age group
40-54
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Low Risk for Prostate Cancer
PSA <10 and gleason score 6 or less
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PSAV greater than what is useful in identifying PCA
0.4
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Risk Factors - Causes of Prostate Cancer
AgeRaceEnvironmentDietGenetics/Family History
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Assessing the Prostate
Men > 50 should have a PSA blood test and DRE once a year. (High risk groups > 45)
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Amount of PSA compared to the size of the prostate gland is called?
PSA Density
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Factors that can change PSA
1) Prostate Cancer2) BPH3) Prostatitis4) Trauma5) Instrumentation6) Mediciations
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Intermediate Risk for Prostate Cancer
PSA 10-20, Gleason Score 7
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High Risk for Prostate Cancer
PSA > 20, Gleason Score 8-10
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Goals of Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer
1) Provide treatment for men likely to progress2) Reduce risk of treatment who are not likely to progress
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Prostate Cancer Treatment Options
Surveillance & watchful waitingRadiotherapy (external beam and interstitial)Radical ProstatectomyHormone Therapy
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BPH histological diagnosis:
Proliferation of smooth muscle and epithelial cells within the prostatic TRANSITION ZONE.
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LUTS - Storage Symptoms
frequencynocturia
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LUTS - Voiding Symptoms
hesitancyintermittencyweak streamdribbling
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urgency with or without urge incontinence usually with frequency and nocturia
Overactive Bladder Syndrome
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urodynamic observation of an involuntary detrusor contraction
Detrusor Overactivity
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Define Benign Prostatic . . .A) HyperplasiaB) EnlargementC) Obstruction
A) Hyperplasia - histological diagnosisB) Enlargement - gland enlargementC) Obstruction - obstruction is suspected based on flow rates/urodynamics
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Bladder Outlet Obstruction
any obstructive process
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Main drug classes used for treatment of LUTS
Alpha blockers (dynamic)5-alpha reductase inhibitors (static)
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Long Acting Alpha Blockers
Terazosin, Doxazosin, Alfuzosinrequire dose titration
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a1 Receptor Blockers
Tamsulosin (Flomax)Sildosin (Rapiflo)
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5 alpha reductase inhibitor action
blocks conversion of testosterone to DHT in prostate tissueaverage 50% reduction in PSA
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5 alpha reductase inhibitors are used in patients with a prostate > ______ grams or PSA > _____.
30 grams or PSA > 1.5
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Patient has a small prostate gland or low PSA. What type of treatment do you use?
alpha-blocker
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When to consult a urologist:
1) refractory to medical management2) recurrent urinary retention3) recurrent UTI4) renal insufficiency5) hematuria6) bladder calculi
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Cancer in the prostate occurs in what zone
Peripheral Zone
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Patient presentation of BPH (LUTS)
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms1) Direct Bladder outlet obstruction (static component)2) Increased smooth muscle tone and resistance (dynamic component)-Frequency, nocturia (storage)-Hesitancy, intermittency, weak stream, dribbling (Voiding)
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Index patient according to AUA for BPH
Male aged 45 or older with LUTS-No history suggesting non-BPH causes-LUTS may or may not be due to enlarged prostate, BOO, or histological BPH
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A questionnaire given to patients with LUTS. What is it called, what does it include and ow is it scored?
AUA Symptom Index (AUA-SI). 7 question and 1 quality of life question. Mild: 0-7Moderate: 8-19Severe: 20-35
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Recommended tests for LUTS
1) Medical hx2) Assesment of LUTS3) Severity and bother (AUA-SI)4) DRE and PE5) UA6) Serum PSA7) Frequency/volume chart
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Polyuria is defined as:
>3L in 24 hours
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Modifiable factors of LUTS
Fluid intake
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Alpha blockers:
Alfuzosin, doxazosin, Terazosin, Tamsulosin, Silodosin
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5ARIs
Avodart and Finasteride
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Patients with LUTS secondary to BPH whom an alpha blocker is offered, what syndrome do you need to worry about?
Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome- If planned cataract surgery, hold alpha blocker until after
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A patient has LUTS secondary to BPH and without an elevated PVR and mainly irritative symptoms, what should you consider prescribing?
Anticholinergics- M3 receptor (Ex: Oxybutynon)
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Minimally invasive therapy for LUTS
Transurethral needle ablation-TUNATransurethral microwave thermotherapy- TUMT
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Surgery Treatments for LUTS
1) Transurethral: Incision of prostate (TUIP), Vaporization of Prostate (TUVP), Resection of Prostate (TURP).2) Open simple prostatectomy3) Robotic/Laparoscopic simple prostatectomy
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Domains for defining continence (4)
Symptoms: patient/caregiver descriptionSigns: objective demonstration of urine lossUDS observationCondition: lower urinary tract pathophysiology
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What is the involuntary loss of urine and is not necessarily a part of aging?
Incontinence
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The micturation control center in your frontal cortex does what?
Inhibitory signals to the detrusor.
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The pontine micturation center does what?
Coordinates Urinary Sphincter with detrusor
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The spinal cord had what role in micturation?
Communication between brainstem and sacral spinal cord. Sacral spinal cord is spinal reflex center.
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Classes of incontinence
Transient- Important in elderlyUrge- Variant overactive bladder syndromeStress- Leak with coughingMixed: Stress and urgeTotal/continuous: rareOverflow: neurogenic baldder
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Functional Classification of incontinence
1) Failure to empty (Bladder underactivity, obstruction) 2) Failure to store: (urethral incompetence, bladder overactivity)
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Urologist Referral for Incontinence
-Bothersome Stress Incontinence-Refractory Urge/Urge Incontinence-Recurrent symptomatic UTI's with urinary incontinence-Pelvic floor prolapse-Prostate cancer-Bladder cancer-Hematuria-Urinary retention not responding to management
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Urethral sphincter Etiology: Urethral resistance- When will you see leakage of urine?
During filling of bladder with valsalva
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Results for post void residuals
400 consider intermittent catheterization or indwelling foley catheter and further urologic consult
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Testing for incontinence
Labs: UA with possible cultureUrodynamics testing: Stress testing, uroflow, postvoid residual, voiding cystometrogram, cystourethroscopy
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How should you begin therapy for incontinence?
-Begin with conservative therapy (Lifestyle changes- avoid caffeine, alcohol, etc.)-Bladder diary-Behavioral training: Timed, double voiding
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Pharmaceutical therapy for incontinence
1) Anticholinergic Agent- Promote urinary storage by blocking Mu receptor. SE: Dry mouth, constipation2) Beta 3 agonists- Mirabegron (Myrbetriq): Stimulates bladder relaxation promoting storage. SE: Occasional HTN3) Tricyclic antidepressants (Imipramine)- consider for mixed incontinence4) Estrogen: Elderly
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Treatment modalities for incontinence- Surgery for Overactive bladder:
1) Catheter (intermittent, indwelling)2) Surgery: Neuromodulation, Botulinum toxin, augmentation cytoplasty, denervation
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Surgery for Stress Incontinence
1) Retropubic suspensions2) Mid-urethral sling3) Pelvic organ prolapse repair4) Collaen injections5) Artificial urinary sphincter
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Barrier methods for Incontinence
Pads, Absorbant garments
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Risk factors for incontinence in women
Pregnancy and childbirthObesityEndocrine (diabetes, menopause)Pulmonary (persistent cough)Neurological (dementia)
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Risk factors for incontinence in men
Surgical interventionsNeurological (dementia)Endocrine (diabetes)
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Sympathetic Nervous Control of Micturation
Bladder Filling:-inhibits detrusor muscle through B receptors-activates internal urethral sphincter and proximal urethral constriction through hypogastric nerve
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Parasympathetic Nervous Control of Micturation
Micturation-suppression of sympathetics-stimulates detrusor smooth muscle through pelvic plexus from sacral segments (S2-S4)
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Transient Incontinence(DIAPPERS)
D - deliriumI - infectionA - atrophic vaginitisP - pharmacologicP - psychologicalE - endocrineR - restricted mobilityS - stool impaction
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Bladder Irritants
Acidic foodCitrusCaffeineEtOHSpicy foods
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Urologist Referral for Incontinece
-Bothersome Stress Incontinence-Refractory Urge/Urge Incontinence-Recurrent symptomatic UTI's with urinary incontinence-Pelvic floor prolapse-Prostate cancer-Bladder cancer-Hematuria-Urinary retention not responding to management
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Signs and Symptoms of Acute Renal Failure
-Edema (Leg, pericardial, pleural)-HTN-Diminished urine output-Confusion-Symptoms of electrolyte abnormalities
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Signs and symptom of chronic renal failure
-Most common is no sign or symptom-Early symptoms include: Fatigue, weakness, anorexia/nausea/vomiting, irritability/mental status changes, pruritis, easy bruising, menstrual irregularities, libido
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Lab abnormalities with renal function decline
-High blood urea nitrogen-Elevated BUN and Creatinine-Proteinuria-Anemia
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Excess can be caused by
-Under excretion-Overproduction-Ectopic Source-Wrong place*1 of these 4 problems can cause abnormally high lab values
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Deficiency can be caused by
-Under production (Ex: hypothyroid)-Over-excretion (Ex: Basement membrane damage)-Inadequate intake (Ex: Lack of protein)-Wrong place (Ex: Sequestration)-Leakage, lysis or destruction (Ex: Hemolytic anemia)*1 of these 5 problems can cause abnormally low lab values
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What are the two major types of Renal Disease
Glomerular and Interstitial
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Proteinuria in Glomerular and Interstitial renal disease
Glomerular: >2.0 gm/dayInterstitial: <2.0 gm/day
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Urine sediment in Glomerular and Interstitial renal disease
Glomerular: Hematuria, RBC castsInterstitial: Pyuria, WBC casts
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Hypertension in Glomerular and Interstitial renal disease
- Common in glomerular and less common in interstitial
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Edema in Glomerular and Interstitial renal disease
Usual in glomerular, rare in interstitial
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Quantitation of proteinuria on spot urine
Protein (mg/dL)/ Creatinine (mg/dL)= g protein/24 hour
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Nephrotic syndrome
-Proteinuria-Hypoalbuminemia-Edema-Hyperlipidemia-Lipiduria
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Most common glomerular disease in the US
Diabetic nephropathy- most common cause of end-stage renal disease in US.
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Microalbuminuria value
30-300mg/24 hrs
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Macroalbuminuria value
>300 mg/24 hrs
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General history of glomerular nephropathy
Elevated glomerulofiltration rate and increased kidney size -----> Microalbuminuria----> Proteinuria----> Decreased GFR, ESRD
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With elevated GFR and increased renal size, what do you control and how would you treat
BP control (<130/80). ACE Inhibitor?
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With microalbuminuria, what do you control and how would you treat?
BP Control: ACE inhibitor, Glycemic control? (Statin)
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With proteinuria, what do you control and how?
BP control (<125/75): ACE inhibitor. Statin?
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Lab evaluation of glomerulonephritis
1) UA2) Spot urine for protein and creatinine3) Serum chemistries4) Hgb A1c5) ANA6) C3, C47) ANCA8) Blood culture
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Minimal change disease: Most common in what population? Presents how?
-most common in kids, presents with acute onset edema and nephrotic syndrome. Cell mediated immunity may play role in primary disease.
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How to treat minimal change disease
Steroids
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Most common primary glomerular disease in US blacks. Presentation from nephrotic syndrome to progressive kidney dysfunction. Can recur quickly following kidney transplant.
Focal and Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)
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Treatment in Focal and Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)
General: Blood pressure control, block Renin angiotensin system, Diuretics for edema, statin therapy-Idiopathic: Immune modulation with steroids and/or cyclosporine
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Clinical presentation of what: Progressive edema related to gradual worsening proteinuria. Overt nephrotic syndrome (80%). Microscopic hematuria (
Membranous Nephropathy
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Etiology of Membranous Nephrology
-Idiopathic- most common-Autoimmune disease (SLE)-Drugs (Gold, NSAIDS)-Infections (Hepatitis, syphilus)
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Membranous nephropathy treatment:
General: Blood pressure control, block Renin angiotensin system, Diuretics for edema, statin therapy-Idiopathic: Immune modulation with steroids and/or cyclosporine
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Most common glomerular disease worldwide
IgA Nephropathy- Most primary but can be secondary
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IgA Presentation
Microscopic hematuria, gross hematuria (SYNpharyngenitic), proteinuria, progressive renal dysfunction
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MPGN Type I Presentation
Microscopic hematuria and non-nephrotic proteinuria, LOW SERUM COMPLEMENT LEVELS, Hypertension
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Serum Complement levels: Low complement causes
-Lupus nephritis-MPGN-Post infectious glomerulonephritis (Strep, endocarditis)
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Serum Complement Levels: Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies
Wegener, microscopic polyangiitis, churg straus
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40 yo male who has noticed a little swelling in legs and urine is weird colored: How would you approach it?
1) Detailed History2) PE: Skin rashes, tenderness, BP3) Labs: UA, Creatinine, Serum Chemistries, Complements, blood culture, ANCA, ANA
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Anti-glomerular basement membrane disease clinical presentation
Hematuria and proteinuria. Progressive loss of kidney function.-Goodpasture's Disease-when combined with lung involvement-Autoantibody to type IV collagen
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Treatment for Anti-GBM
Treated with plasmapheresis, steroids, cyclophosphamide
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Glomerulonephritis and ANCA
Renal limited ANCA disease: Hematuria and proteinuria. Progressive renal dysfunction.-As part of systemic disease (Wegener, MPA, Churg-Straus): Night sweats, wt. loss, fatigue (esp. elderly), pulmonary and Upper airway disease
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ANCA treatment
Steroids, cyclophosphamide. Plasmapheresis for severe renal disease or pulmonary hemmorrhage
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A systemic disease characterized by autoimmunity with antinuclear antibodies (ANA) and low serum complements
Systemic Lupus Erythematosis
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T/F: Lupus nephritis can present with multiple type of kidney lesions
True- immune complex glomerular disease
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Treatment of lupus nephritis
Steroids, cyclophosphamide, mycophenolate mofetil
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Definition of acute kidney injury
Abrupt (w/i 48 hours) reduction in kidney function defined as:-An absolute increase in creatinine of >0.3 mg/dL or a percentage increase more than 50%-Or a reduction in Urinary Output (UOP) (<0.5 ml/Kg/h for more than 6 hours)
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Major cause of acute renal failure in hospital setting
Acute tubular necrosis
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Prerenal presentation and treatment
Normal physiologic response to renal hypo perfusion to impair GFR. Renal parenchyma is normal. If not treated can lead to ATN.Treat: Fluid repletion
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Rate of rise of plasma creatinine in ATN vs. Prerenal
ATN: rise progressively at a rate greater than 0.3 to 0.5 mg/dL per day.Prerenal disease: Slower rate of rise with periodic downward fluctuation
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UA in ATN and Prerenal
-Normal in Prerenal disease-In ATN: Muddy brown granular and epithelial cell casts and free epithelial cells.
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Fractional excretion of sodium (FENa) in prerenal and ATN
Prerenal disease: 2%
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Fractional excretion of urea (FEurea) in prerenal patients
<35%
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Diagnosis of Prerenal Azotemia
-Normal renal US-UA-normal-Low urine Na, FENa<35%-No proteinuria, no albuminuria-Reversible with hydration
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Glomerular Disease as a cause of Acute Kidney Injury presentation
-Most of time rapidly progressive GN-Normal Renal US- large kidney-UA- hematuria, RBC CASTS, dysmorphic RBCs-Proteinuria ~1-2 g/day-FENa can be <1%
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Tubular Diseases- ATN presentation
Renal US: NormalUA: Muddy brown granular casts, epithelial cell, epithelial cell casts, hematuria- no dysmorphic RBCs-Subnephrotic proteinuria-FENA >2%
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ATN management
Conservative: Avoid hypotension, fluid depletion, nephrotoxic medication. Use renal replacement therapy when needed (dialysis).
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Interstitial Kidney Disease presentation
-Symptoms and/or signs of allergic-type reaction: Rash, fever, eosinophilia, or triad of three-Renal US: normal-UA: White cells, red cells, WBC casts. Mild increase in protein. EOSINOPHILURIA (75% in 1st week).-Nephrotic syndrome due to minimal change disease can be seen with NSAIDSFENa >2%
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AIN- Acute interstitial nephritis causes
Drugs with antibiotics responsible for 1/3 of these cases.-Infection related-Idiopathic-Tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis syndrome-sarcoidosis
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AIN management
Identify and stop medication causing disease.-Severe: prednisone- make sure infection has been excluded before starting therapy
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Tests to be ordered with acute renal failure
1) Renal Ultrasound with Doppler2) UA with microscopic exam3) Spot urine proteins/creatinine ratio4) Spot urine albumin/ creatinine ratio5) Urine Na, urea
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Postrenal causes
-Ureteral obstruction-Bilateral ureteral obstruction (stone, retroperitoneal fibrosis, pelvic masses)-Urethral obstruction: BPH, Prostate cancer
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Renal US with Doppler can tell you...
-Kidney size-Renal perfusion-Measures the resistive indexes-Renal echogenicity-Ureteral obstruction-Bladder obstruction, masses, postvoid residue-prostate size and shape-possible other organs pathology
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Increased renal echogenicity seen often in what?
Chronic renal disease
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UA with microscopic exam: 1) Glomerular problem2) Prerenal3) ATN
1) Hematuria (dysmorphic RBC) and proteinuria2) Normal3) Muddy brown granular casts
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Urine protein/creatinine and urine albumin/creatinine for glomerular (not NS), ATN, Interstitial disease
1-3.5 g of proteins/day
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>3.5 g protein/day is
NS or nephrotic range proteinuria
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Indications to start RRT (Dialysis)
-Severe acidosis-Severe hyperK-Fluid overload not responding to diuretics-Uremic symptoms-Uremic pericarditis-BUN ~80 mg/dL
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3 stages of development of the kidney
Pronephros (nonfunctional), Mesonephros, Metanephros
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True/ False: Kidney produces amniotic fluid at a rate up to 1 ml/kg/h.
False: 10 ml.kg/h
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At what weight (kg) do you get adult like composition of fluids
15 kg- Water content decreases from 96% at EGA 8 weeks to 78% at term
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In a preterm baby, you have fewer production of glomeruli and because of the diluting and concentration capacity, baby is at risk for...
hyponatremia
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No cows milk up until 1 y/o because limited ability to excrete a high solute load: why is this
-Low GFR-Shorter loops of Henle-Increased medullary/cortical blood flow ratios
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One of the most common pediatric infections.
UTI
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Age 0-3 mos.: Boy/Girls have more UTIs
Boys: After 1 yr. girls more likely
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Most UTIs in the first year are Pyelonephritis/Cyctitis
Pyelonephritis (upper tract)
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WHAT REDUCES UTI incidence in boys in 1st year of life
Circumcision
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AAP: Infant with fever without focus. What do you obtain
Urine specimen by catheterization for both culture and UA. Treat constipation
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T/F: Grade III or less VUR may resolve without intervention
True
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What is hypoplasia, what is it proportional to, and what do you get?
Small kidneys, decreased glomeruli.-Directly proportional to BW.-Oligomeganephronia- Hyperfiltration injury
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Dysplasia:
Maturational arrest-Abnormal histology- primitive tubules and cartilageEx: Multicystic dysplastic kidney, obstructive dysplasia
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ARPKD: Autosomal recessive, infantile form
Fibrocystin, Chromosome 6-Hepatic fibrosis w/ portal HTN-Systemic HTN-Kidney Failure-Respiratory distress
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ARPKD: Autosomal Dominant, more frequent in adults
Polycystin-Bilateral macrocysts-Hepatic, splenic, and pancreatic cysts-Aneurysms of Circle of Willis
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Water excretion in the fetal and neonatal kidney
-Diminished capacity to rapidly excrete water.-Lower GFR-Elevated hormone levels suggest decreased ability of the neonatal kidney to respond to renin, aldosterone, atrial natriuretic peptide, and antidiuretic hormone.
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Increased renal mass after glomerular development is complete is due to tubular growth and maturation. So this means Preterm GFR is greater than what?
Tubular absorption- Fractional excretion of Na+ is greater in preterm- Hyponatremia
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Bicarbonate reabsorption threshold is directly related to ____ and most bicarbonate is reabsorbed in the ____.
Age, Proximal tubule- Same with glucose!
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Glucosuria can increase osmotic diuresis, risk for _________
Dehydration
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1) Phosphorous reabsorption is _________ in infants.2) ___________ related to age and GFR.
Higher, Inversely
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Chronic kidney disease stages
I: GFR>90II: GFR 60-90III: GFR 30-60IV: GFR 15-30V: GFR <15
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What is this: Many AR mutations, retinal degeneration, hepatic fibrosis, Brain and skeletal abnormalities.
Juvenile Nephronophthisis
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What is this: AD, typically presents later. HTN. Polyuria, hematuria in adults.
Medullary cystic disease
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Congenital nephrotic syndrome presents in the first ___ months. Fetal _____________ ----> elevated AFP. Placenta >25% birth weight. It is resistant to __________ treatment. Leads to end stage renal disease so need a __________. Abnormality in making ________.
1) 3 months2) Proteinuria3) Steroid4) Transplant5) Nephrin
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____________ nephrotic syndrome presents in the first 12 months. It is resistant to steroid treatment. ESRD, Transplant. An abnormality in _________.
Infantile, podocin
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A form on infantile nephrotic syndrome that presents with HTN, gonadoblastoma, wilms tumor, and male pseudohermaphroditism.
Denys-Drash
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Nephrotic Cystinosis: Renal fanconi syndrome
Proximal tuble: glucosuria, amino aciduria, phosphaturia, proximal RTA, secondary hypercalciuria.-AR- prototypic lysosomal membrane transport disease: cystine accumulates in lysosomes, causing crystal formation and cell death. Untreated leads to ESKD, CORNEAL crystals, hypothyroidism, and growth retardation.Rx: Cysteamine
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Basement membrane disease when it is less than 100nm in thickness
Thin basement membrane lesion. Normal is 100-300nm
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Abnormally split and laminated GBM
Alport syndrome- Problem with Collagen IV
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Posterior urethral valves
Obstructive Uropathy- Dilated ureters and prostatic urethra- Treat with catheter
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Early obstructive uropathy
10-12 weeks-Failure of UB branching, blastema induction-Dysplasia
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Late obstructive uropathy
-VUR-Inflammation-Fibrosis
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Triad of Prune belly syndrome (aka Eagle-Barrett sundrome)
1) Deficient abdominal musculature2) Bilateral Cryptorchidism3) Dilated nonobstructed urinary tract
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Symptoms of Prune belly syndrome
Dysplasia, VUR, UTIs common.-Pectus excavatum, hip dysplasia-97% male
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UPJ obstruction signs and symptoms
1) Dilated renal pelvis2) Flank pain with high urine flow3) May be bilateral-lead to renal failure4) Nephrostomy tube replacement
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A horseshoe kidney is fusion of the _______ poles and the ascent is blocked by the ______. The kidney is functional and malrotated.
Caudal, Inferior mesenteric artery
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What is this: Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, acute renal failure. What 2 types
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome1) D +HUS: Hemorrhagic colitis, shigella, EHEC, 2) Atypical: Pneumococcus, complement abnormalities
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2 major causes of renal failure
Dibetes Mellitus and HTN
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Reversible causes of renal failure
-Hypovolemia-Infection-Obstruction-Exposure to drugs (Contrast or drugs that lower GFR)
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Definition of chronic kidney disease
GFR <60 or there is kidney damage manifested as proteinuria for greater than or equal to 3 months
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Signs symptoms of CKD
-HTN-Proteinuria-Edema-Electrolyte abn-Elevated BUN/ Creatinine-Elevated PT/INR-Fatigue, nausea, vomiting, pruritis, loss of appetite, amenorrhea, uremic smell, easy bruising or bleeding, muscle cramps
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Why do you start dialysis
-Hyperkalemia-Fluid overload-Pericardial effusion-Acidosis-Other electrolyte abnormalities-Bleeding
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Explain renal osteodystrophy/mineral and bone disorders
-Increased retention of phosphorous, body secretes calcium, increased parathyroid hormone, or vitamin D. -Abnormal bone turnover, mineralization, or linear growth.-Phosphorous abnormalities start with GFR <40 but can be sooner.
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Treatment of renal osteodystrophy/mineral and bone disorders
- Restrict dietary source of phosphorous- Prescribe phosphorous binders to be taken at meals- Prescribe vitamin D supplementation which will decrease PTH levels- Draw a PTH
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A common problem in renal failure is hyperkalemia. How would patient present and how to treat and dietary restrictions.
-May have weakness, fatigue, muscle paralysis, SOB, palpatations, chest pain, nausea, vomiting, parasthesias.-Treat with dietary restrictions, drugs such as KAYEXALATE or with dialysis-Dietary restrictions: Potassium < 40-70 mEq/day. <2.4 grams Na+/day.
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Nutritional needs in CKD
-Nutritional needs: Protein restrictions (0.6g/kg/day) and fluid restrictions? Restrict Na+, K+, Phosphorous. If malnourished...eat!
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Acidosis with CKD: What causes it and treatment
-Hydrogen ions are retained and renal failure making the patient metabolically acidotic.-Treat by supplementing with sodium bicarbonate
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End Stage renal disease is fatal if not treated by:
Hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, renal transplantation
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A coronary heart disease risk equivalent is
Chronic kidney disease
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When can a patient be listed for a cadaveric kidney transplant
With a GFR of 20mL/min or less