GU Flashcards
1
Q
dx testicular CA
A
check hcg, afp, LDH
complete orchiectomy - bx can cause spreading!
2
Q
HypoNa + hypervolemia
A
CHF
renal failure
cirrhosis
3
Q
HypoNa + euvolemia
A
SIADH
hypothyroid
4
Q
acid/base balance
A
resp - changes w/ CO2
metabolic - changes w/ bicarb
5
Q
resp acidosis (high CO2) vs resp alkalosis (low CO2)
A
reduced breaths = acid
hyperventilation = alkalosis
6
Q
causes metabolic acidosis (low bicarb)
A
causes high H+ (kidney problems, salicylate, DKA, lactic acidosis)
causes low bicarb (diarrhea)
7
Q
tx metabolic acidosis
A
bicarb
8
Q
metabolic alkalosis (high bicarb)
A
kidney failure
vomit/diuretics
tx: IV saline
9
Q
epithelial casts
A
ATN
10
Q
broad waxy casts
A
chronic kidney failure
11
Q
fatty casts
A
nephrotic