GU Flashcards
1
Q
Nephritic vs Nephrotic
A
2
Q
Lower UT Symptoms
A
Can be remembered: HI FUN
Hesistancy (V)
Incontinence (s), intermittence (V)
Frequency (s), Fullness (V)
Urgency (s)
Nocturia(s)
3
Q
Why are the kidneys badly affected in multiple myeloma?
A
Light chain (Tamm-horsfall protein) deposition in loop of Henle
May also be amyloid light chain deposits causing nephrosis
4
Q
Triad of renal cell carcinoma symptoms
A
Flank pain, haematuria and palpable mass
5
Q
What antibiotic is used to treat cystitis?
A
Trimethoprim
6
Q
What is first line to determine renal function
A
Serum electrolytes, urea and creatinine (C) is the
first-line investigation in this case in order to determine the current level
of renal function
7
Q
C-ANCA positive associated with?
A
Wegener’s granulomatosis
