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Medicine - Renal Flashcards

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what is an acute kidney injury (AKI)? how is it measured?

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  • an acute drop in kidney function| - serum creatinine
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NICE criteria to diagnose an AKI?

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  • rise in creatinine of 20 micromol/L or more in 2 days (48 hours)- rise in creatinine of 50% or more in 7 days- urine output of less than 0.5ml/kg/h for over 6 hours
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what is normal urine output?

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0.5ml per kg per hour

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risk factors for developing an AKI?

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  • chronic disease: CKD, HF, DM, liver disease- old age (>65)- cognitive impairment - drugs (NSAIDs, ACE-i)- contrast used in CT scans
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how can the causes of AKI be classified? which is most common?

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examples of pre-renal causes of AKI?

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describe the pathophysiology of pre-renal AKI

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  • pathology causing reduced blood flow to the kidneys| - less blood gets filtered through them
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describe the pathophysiology of renal AKI

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  • intrinsic disease of the kidney| - makes it less able to filter blood
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examples of renal causes of AKI?

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describe the pathophysiology of post-renal AKI

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an obstruction to outflow causes urine to build up in the kidney and reduce kidney function

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examples of post-renal causes of AKI?

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investigations in AKI?

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  • urinalysis| - USS of urinary tract (?obstruction)
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what might urinalysis show in AKI?

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depends on underlying cause:- leukocytes and nitrites (infection)- protein and blood (acute tubular necrosis, infection)- glucose (diabetes)

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how can AKI be prevented?

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  • avoid nephrotoxic meds where possible| - ensure adequate fluids are given
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management of AKI?

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treat underlying cause:- fluid rehydration (IV)- stop NSAIDs / antihypertensives - relieve obstruction (e.g. catheter to get past an enlarged prostate)if severe without clear cause, refer to renal

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complications of AKI?

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which 2 complications could uraemia (secondary to AKI) cause?

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  • pericarditis| - encephalopathy
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what is CKD?

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permanent and progressive reduction in kidney function

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causes / risk factors of CKD?

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drug causes of CKD?

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presentation of CKD?

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investigations for CKD?

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how must eGFR be done in order to diagnose CKD?

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2 tests done 3m apart

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what is a significant urine ACR reading in CKD? what does this mean?

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  • 3mg/mmol or more| - indicates proteinuria
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what might urine dipstick show in CKD? why is this important?

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  • haematuria| - could be bladder Ca, investigate!!!!
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which CKD patients should be offered renal USS?

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how is CKD staged?

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G score for each eGFR:- G1 = >90- G2 = 60-89- G3a = 45-59- G3b = 30-44- G4 = 15-29- G5 = <15 (end-stage renal failure)

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what is A score in CKD?

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score based on the albumin : creatinine ratio

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how is CKD diagnosed?

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at LEAST eGFR <60, OR proteinuria

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complications of CKD?

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when does a CKD patient need a renal referral?

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  • eGFR <30- ACR 70mg/mmol or more - accelerated disease- uncontrolled HTN despite 4 or more any-hypertensives
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in CKD, what is classed as “accelerated disease”?

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one of the following:- eGFR drops by 15- eGFR drops by 20%- eGFR drops by 15ml/minall within 1 year
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how can the progression of CKD be slowed?

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  • optimise DM and HTN control| - treat glomerulonephritis
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how can complications be reduced in CKD?

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  • exercise to maintain healthy weight- stop smoking - special dietary advice on phosphate, sodium, potassium and water intake - atorvastatin 20mg for CVD prevention
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how are complications in CKD treated?

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first line drug for HTN in CKD? target BP?

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  • ACE-i| - <140/90
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which electrolyte needs to be monitored closely in someone with CKD and on an ACE-i?

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  • serum K+| - hyperkalaemia can result from both of these
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how does CKD cause anaemia?

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healthy kidney cells should produce erythropoietin but they don’t in CKD

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How should the iron deficiency in CKD be treated?

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  • erythropoietin| - IV iron used in dialysis patients
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which bone diseases can arise from CKD?

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X-ray changes seen in CKD bone disease?

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VALUE!

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how does CKD cause secondary hyperparathyroidism?

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the parathyroid glands respond to the low Ca by secreting more PTH

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management of renal bone disease in CKD?

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AEIOU: indications for acute dialysis in AKI patients

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features of uraemia indicating dialysis?

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  • seizures| - reduced consciousness
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2 indications for long-term dialysis?

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  • ESRF (CKD stage 5)| - any acute indications continuing long-term
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what are the 3 main types of dialysis?

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which factors are taken into account when choosing a method for dialysis?

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which factors are taken into account when choosing a method for dialysis?

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complications of peritoneal dialysis?

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which 2 methods are there to access blood flow in order to carry out haemodialysis?

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  • tunnelled cuff catheter| - AV fistula
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complications of an AV fistula?

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what is STEAL syndrome?

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inadequate blood flow to limb distal to AV fistula (it literally STEALS the blood rip)

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describe the scar left by a renal transplant

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hockey stick scar over ipsilateral iliac fossa

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describe the scar left by a renal transplant

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hockey stick scar over ipsilateral iliac fossa

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what is the immunosuppressant regime used after a kidney transplant? hint: there are 3

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how long is the immunosuppressant regime continued for after a renal transplant?

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complications of a renal transplant?

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features of nephritic syndrome?

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features of nephrotic syndrome?

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  • peripheral oedema- proteinuria (>3g/day)- frothy urine- low serum albumin- hypercholesterolaemia
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define glomerulonephritis

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an umbrella term used to describe any condition which causes inflammation of the glomerulus

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define interstitial nephritis. what are the 2 main diagnoses?

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define glomerulosclerosis

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list 3 causes of glomerulosclerosis

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management of glomerulonephritis?

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  • steroids| - ACE-i / ARB
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complications of untreated nephrotic syndrome?

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most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in children?

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minimal change disease

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most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in adults?

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focal segmental glomerulosclerosis

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what is IgA nephropathy?

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  • Berger’s disease| - most common cause of primary glomerulonephritis
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when does IgA nephropathy typically present?

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what is seen on histology in IgA nephropathy?

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  • IgA deposits| - glomerular mesangial proliferation
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what is the most common type of glomerulonephritis overall?

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membranous glomerulonephritis

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how does post-strep GN present?

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  • patient <30 years old- weeks after a strep infection - nephritic syndrome presentation- full recovery
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which streptococcal infections could be followed by post-strep GN?

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  • tonsillitis| - impetigo
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key feature of diabetic nephropathy?

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proteinuria

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how is diabetic nephropathy prevented?

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it is screened for using albumin:creatinine ratio (ACR) and UEs

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management of diabetic nephropathy?

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how does acute interstitial nephritis present?

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delayed onset, 2-40 days after drug trigger:- AKI- HTN- rash- fever- eosinophilia- transient arthralgia in some

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causes of acute interstitial nephritis?

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infection but mostly drugs:- ABx- NSAIDs- diuretics- rifampicin - allopurinol- PPIs

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management of acute interstitial nephritis?

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  • remove underlying cause| - steroids
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pathophysiology of acute tubular necrosis?

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ischaemia / toxins causing death of epithelial cells of the renal tubules

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causes of acute tubular necrosis? (hint: split into ischaemic and nephrotoxic)

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ischaemic:- shock- sepsis- dehydration nephrotoxic:- radiology contrast dye- gentamicin- NSAIDs - lithium - statins- ACE-i, ARBs- heroin

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investigation and findings in acute tubular necrosis?

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urinalysis shows “muddy brown casts”

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management of acute tubular necrosis? hint: same as other AKIs

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pathophysiology of type 1 renal tubular acidosis?

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causes of type 1 renal tubular acidosis?

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  • genetic - SLE- sjogren’s syndrome- PBC- hyperthyroidism - sickle cell anaemia - marfan syndrome
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how does type 1 renal tubular acidosis present?

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investigation findings in renal tubular acidosis (type 1 and type 2)?

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  • low K+- metabolic acidosis- urinary pH >6 (high)
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management of renal tubular acidosis (types 1 and 2)?

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PO bicarbonate

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pathophysiology of type 2 renal tubular acidosis?

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pathology of proximal tubule making it unable to reabsorb bicarbonate

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main cause of type 2 renal tubular acidosis?

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fanconi syndrome

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which group of people is fanconi syndrome most associated with?

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Ashkenazi Jews

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features of fanconi syndrome?

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what causes type 4 renal tubular acidosis?

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low aldosterone

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investigation findings in type 4 renal tubular acidosis?

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most common type of renal tubular acidosis?

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causes of type 4 renal tubular acidosis? hint: these all lower aldosterone levels

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management of type 4 renal tubular acidosis?

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  • fludrocortisone (mineralocorticoid, so mimics aldosterone) - sodium bicarbonate - treat hyperkalaemia (IV insulin w/ glucose + calcium gluconate)
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what is haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS)? what causes this?

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  • thrombosis in all the small vessels around the body| - caused by shiga toxin
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features of HUS? hint: classic triad

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where does the shiga toxin come from?

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either E. coli or shigella infection

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presentation of HUS?

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management of HUS?

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  • medical emergency!- anti-hypertensives- blood transfusions- dialysis
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prognosis of HUS?

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  • 10% mortality rate| - approx 75% make a full recovery
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what do muscle cells release when they die? (features of rhabdomyolysis)

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complication of potassium release from rhabdomylosis?

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causes of rhabdomyolysis?

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presentation of rhabdomyolysis?

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investigations and findings in rhabdomyolysis?

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  • CK (raised, remains high for 1-3 days) - urine dipstick (positive for blood due to myoglobin)- UEs (AKI, hyperkalaemia)- ECG (hyperkalemia changes)
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management of rhabdomyolysis?

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main complication of hyperkalaemia?

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  • arrhythmias| - particularly VF
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causes of hyperkalaemia?

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drug causes of hyperkalaemia?

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what can cause a falsely raised potassium in a blood test?

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haemolysis of the sample

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ECG signs in hyperkalaemia?

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management of acute hyperkalaemia?

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management of less urgent hyperkalaemia?

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at what level of K+ does hyperkalaemia need to be managed urgently?

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  • > 6mmol/L with ECG changes, OR:| - >6.5 mmol/L regardless of ECG
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what is polycystic kidney disease (PKD)? what does it cause?

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genetic condition where the kidneys develop fluid-filled cysts

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which other organs can have cysts in them in PKD?

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extrarenal findings in ADPKD?

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what is the mode of inheritance of PKD?

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  • there are both autosomal dominant and recessive forms| - autosomal dominant (ADPKD) is more common
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how is PKD diagnosed?

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  • USS of kidneys| - genetic testing
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which genes are associated with autosomal dominant PKD?

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  • PKD-1 (chrom 16), majority| - PKD-2 (chrom 4)
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complications of PKD?

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  • chronic loin pain- HTN- CVD- gross haematuria- renal stones- ESRF aged 50
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management of PKD?

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what is haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS)? what causes this?

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  • thrombosis in all the small vessels throughout the body| - caused by shiga toxin
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how does autosomal recessive PKD (ARPKD) present?

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renal features of ADPKD?

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most common complication of dialysis?

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dialysis-induced hypotension

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criteria for stage 1 AKI?

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either:- Cr >1.5x baseline- UO <0.5ml/kg/hr for 6h

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criteria for stage 2 AKI?

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either: - Cr >2x baseline- UO <0.5ml/kg/hr for 12h

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criteria for stage 3 AKI?

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any of these:- Cr >3x baseline- Cr >354- UO <0.3ml/kg/hr for 24h- anuria for 12h

134
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which other conditions are associated with focal segmental glomerular sclerosis?

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  • IgA nephropathy (berger’s disease)- HIV- sickle cell disease
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first line renal replacement therapy in ESRF? why is this preferred?

136
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which variables are taken into account to calculate eGFR?

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