IM Renal

Question 1

renal failure, congestive heart failure, liver failure, syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone, hypothyroidism, gastrointestinal fluid losses, or may be taking drugs such as thiazide diuretics or ecstasy.

What kind of hyponatremia?

Answer 1

hypotonic hyponatremia

Question 2

Cpx of pyelonephritis

Answer 2

fever which may be above 103F, costovertebral angle tenderness, and nausea or vomiting or both

Question 3

pyelonephritis tx

Answer 3

ciprofloxacin (fluoroquinolones)

Question 4

UA for pyelonephritis

Answer 4

positive for nitrites, leukocyte esterase, and hematuria

Question 5

MCC of pyelonephritis

Answer 5

E coli