Ix Flashcards
1
Q
loss of kidney function will cause a symptom… name 3
A
loss of excretion of waste= uraemia
fluid imbalance= fluid retention/oedema
electrolyte imbalance= hyperkalameia/ arrhythmia
acid-base imbalance= metabolic acidosis
loss of erythropoietin production= anaemia
drug excretion loss= drug toxicity
barrier to protein loss= proteinuria
2
Q
urinalysis- things to consider
A
gravity (shows []), heamturia, proteinuria, pH, leukocytes/ nitrites
3
Q
protein quantification is important to diagnose …
A
nephrotic syndrome
4
Q
microscopy useful in ____ _____
A
renal stones
5
Q
if cells stick to casts is may show pathology, what are these casts
A
RBG, granular cell, leukocytes
6
Q
gold standard ix to assess filtration function of kidneys
A
eGFR
