Final Exam Flashcards
What are the most common causes of hyporeninemic hypoaldosteronism
CKD or DM; leads to RTA IV
What are predisposing factors in women for UTI
Use of spermicide, frequent sex, recurrrence in post menopausal, diabetes
What should you include in your ddx of a women with dysuria
Cystitis or cervicitis
What can UTIs cause in pregnant females
Premature labor, low birth weight babies *untreated asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant female more likely to result in pyelonephritis and sepsis.
What can cause complicated UTIs
- anatomical variant (ie: polycystic kidneys)
- foreign body
- extrinsic compression (tumors, profound constipation)
- immune suppression (DM, drug induced, HIV)
What is important about the abx tx for prostatitis
Requires prolonged ab course (4-6wks)
Which bacteria can cause hematogenous spread to kidneys
Candida, salmonella, staph aureus
What are the 3 main complications of pyelonephritis
- Papillary necrosis
- Emphysematous pyelonephritis
- Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis
What can cause papillary necrosis
Obstruction, DM, sickle cell, analgesic nephropathy
What patients does emphysematous pyelonephritis usually occur in
Diabetic
What are the causes of xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis
Chronic obstruction, chronic infections
-cause suppurative destruction of renal tissue and can lead to abscess formation
What are the features of septic shock
Subset of sepsis; vasopressor therapy needed to maintain arterial pressure at 65 or greater; serum lactate greater than 2 mil/L *hypotension that cannot be reversed with infusion of fluids
What causes the tubular damage in acute ischemia
Endotoxins and inflammatory cytokines
What is the initiating treatment for sepsis/septic shock
Volume resuscitation (IV fluids), cultures, initiate broad spectrum abx, pressors (NE, vasopressin), correct acid/base imbalance, monitor electrolytes
What does increased BUN:Cr ratio indicate
Pre-renal azotemia
What labs would you we with sepsis and ischemic AKI
Decreased urine concentration, FeNA <1%, minor proteinuria, hematuria, muddy brown casts on micro (sloughing of renal tubular epithelial cells)
What are preventive strategies for UTI
Wipe front to back, empty bladder after sex, showers not baths, lactobacillus probiotics, cranberry products, vitamin C, increased fluid intake
What level of albumin will show up on a dipstick
300 mg
What do you do after a dipstick reveals protein
Quantify the protein
When is the preferable time to test the albumin/creatinine (ACR)
First morning void
What does 24 hr urine collection provide testing for
Protein, albumin, Cr clearance; sample to do electrophoresis to determine which types of protein
What are the components of nephrotic syndrome
Nephrotic range proteinuria, hyperlipidemia, hypoalbuminemia, edema
What tests should T2DM patients get annually
ACR
How do you slow progression of proteinuria
ACEI and ARBs
What drugs can cause nephrotic syndrome
NSAIDs, Lithium, IV heroin abuse
What can cause hematuria in athletes
Heavy exercise; can be accompanied by proteinuria; likely related to decreased RBF; also NSAID use
*evaluation: r/o infection, rest 48-72 hrs and recheck
What does ibuprofen do to GFR
Decreases it
What does indomethacin and celecoxib do to the kidney
Decrease free water clearance
What can give you false positives for blood on UA
Myoglobinuria, hemoglobinuria, high alkaline pH, ascorbic acid; confirm with micro
What is considered negative for hematuria on micro
Less than 3 RB/hpf
When do you do radiogaphic evaluations on someone with kidney trauma
Only if they are hemodynamically unstable
What can sickle cell trait cause
Impaired urinary concentration, renal papillary necrosis, hyperfiltration leas to albuminuria, interstitial fibrosis, decrease # of nephrons (FSGN), renal medullary carcinoma (actually more of an increased risk than SCD)
What are the risk factors for transitional cell and bladder CA
Male, >35 yo, smoking, analgesic abuse, exposure to chemical or dyes, exposure to chemo or carcinogens, chronic UTI, chronic foreign body
What is US good for
Tumors >3cm, cysts and hydronephrosis; may miss urothelial cancers
What can cystoscopy test for
Urethral stricture, benign hyperplasia and bladder masses *requires sedation, risk of post procedural UTI
What does activation of RAAS do
Vasoconstriction of afferent and efferent arterioles; increases glomerular pressures (hyperfiltration), causes direct glomerular damage; activates inflammatory system and leads to interstitial and tubular fibrosis
What would be your plan for someone with cardiomyopathy in terms of their kidney
U/S; daily BP checks, send US for micro evaluation, BUN, Cr, Na, 24 hr urine for albumin and microalbumin/Cr ration
What does RBC casts or dysmorphic RBCs in the urine indicate
Glomerulonephritis
What diseases does gross hematuria usuallly appear in
IgA nephropathy and sickle cell
What can pyuria be seen in
Inflammatory glomerulonephritis or UTI
What is sustained proteinuria
> -2 g/24 hr; sx include edema and foamy urine
What is benign proteinuria
<1-2 g/24 hrs; aka functional or transient; fever, exercise, obesity, sleep apnea, emotional stress, and CHF; orthostatic proteinuria
What is the normal Albumin: Cr ratio
<30
What gene puts ppl at an increased risk for HTN nephroslcerosis
APOL1
What are risk factors for HTN nephrosclerosis
Smoking, male, hyper cholesterolemia , duration of HTN, low birth weight and preexisting renal injury
What are the signs of HTN nephrosclerosis
HTN, microhematuria, moderate proteinuria
What is damaged in diabetic nephropathy
- ECM; imbalance btw synthesis and degredation of ECM causes expansion of mesangium; GFR surface decreased
- Type I: glomerular, tubular, interstitial and vascular lesions progress in parallel and independent of albuminuria
- Type II: variable in progression and can develop albuminuria without change to the nephron
What are the change in flow seen in unilateral ureteral obstruction
- initial phase: urine backflow (increases hydrostatic pressure), increase in glomerular capillary pressure induced by afferent vasodilation which maintains GFR
- activation of RAAS; 6 hours; decrease glomerular blood flow due to vasoconstriction
- decreased luminal hydrostatic pressure and RBF; reduced GFR
What are the changes in flow from a bilateral ureteral obstruction
- urine backflow (same as unilateral)
- RAAS activated; decreased RBF; but maintains GFR; ANP may play a role in maintaining GFR
What is the difference in salt reabsorption in Unilteral vs bilateral tubular dysfunction
Unilateral: inability to reabsorb salt (salt wasting); downregulation of receptor and enzyme activity
Bilateral: presence of volume expansion; ANP blocks effects of renin -> decreased Angio II, diuresis and natiuresis
What does high urinary K+ delivery to the collecting duct result in (low flow luminal state)
Hyperkalemia b/c no gradient for it to be pumped across
What is the pathophysiology that occurs as a result of b/l ureteral obstruction
Acute: increase in RBF, decrease in GFR, increase in prostaglandins and NO increased tubule pressure and increased reabsorption of Na, urea, and water *oliguria
Chronic: decreased RBF, decreased GFR, vasoconstrictor prostaglandins, increased RAAS; decreased concentration ability; decreased transport function *polyuria, hyperkalemia, hyperchorlemic acidosis
What should you always consider in someone who presents with azotemia, hyperkalemia, and metabolic acidosis
Urinary tract obstruction
How do you evaluate for residual volume in the bladder after voiding
US; >100 ml indicates incomplete emptying
What can cause neurogenic bladder
Spinal cord trauma, spinal myelomeningocele, spinal stenosis, herniated disc
What imaging is preferred for dx of kidney stones
CT
What do you do for hydronephrosis caused by pregnancy
Just monitor unless becomes symptomatic (then relieve with a stent)
When does postobstructive diuresis occur
After bilateral obstruction; combo of fluid overload, urea accumulation, and electrolyte imbalance; results from downregulation of sodium transporters during obstruction; ANP released in response to cardiac preload during obstruction
What factors can alter serum Cr
Age, sex, muscle mass, race, catabolic rate
What are some intrarenal causes of AKI
Glomerular injury, tubules, vascular injury (Vasculitis, rheumatologic, malignant HTN, TTP-HUS)
What are some exogenous nephrotoxins that can cause tubulointerstitial injury
Iodinated contrast, aminoglycosides, amphotericin B, cisplatin, PPIs, NSAIDs
What are some endogenous nephrotoxins that cause tubulointerstitial injury
Hemolysis, rhabdomyolysis, myeloma, intratubular crystals
How do you treat pre renal AKI
Remove/treat underlying cause; stop med offenders: NSAIDs, cyclosporine, ACEI/ARB
How do you treat post renal AKI
Drain bladder; eliminate obstruction
How do you treat intrinsic AKI
Improve renal perfusion; optimize CO, minimize 3rrd spacing, fluids