Midterm Flashcards

1
Q

Label the efferent arteriole

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2
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Ang II mediated vasoconstriction is a regulatory mechanism that acts on:

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efferent arteriole

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3
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Vasoreactive (myogenic) reflex acts on the:

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afferent arteriole

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4
Q

Bilateral Pelvoureteral obstruction is an example of what type of renal failure?

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Post- renal

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5
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Hypovolemia, decreased cardiac output, decreased effective circulating volume (CHF, Liver failure), impaired renal autoregulation, (NSAIDS, ACE1-ARB, & Cyclosporine) would all cause what type of renal failure?

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pre-renal failure

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6
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What is NOT a risk factor for chronic kidney disease?

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Dementia

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7
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Causes of chronic kidney diseases include:

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  1. chronic glomerulonerphritis
  2. Systemic lupus erythmatosus
  3. Neoplasms
  4. Polycystic kidney disease
  5. AIDS nephropathy
  6. Diabetic nephropathy
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8
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Risk factors for chronic kidney disease include:

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  1. Age (greater than or equal to 60)
  2. Smoking
  3. Obesity
  4. HTN (poorly controlled)
  5. DM
  6. Nephrotoxins/drugs
  7. Infections
  8. Low birth weight
  9. chronic inflammation
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9
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Results of RIGHT sided heart failure include:

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  1. pulmonary edema
  2. coughing
  3. peripheral edema (arms + legs)
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10
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Results of LEFT sided heart failure:

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  1. effects all organ systems
  2. decrease kidney function (leads to fluid retention)
  3. pulmonary edema
  4. coughing
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11
Q

Which ventricle typically fails first in heart failure?

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left

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12
Q

What does the ejection fraction measure?

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amount of blood pumped out / amount of blood in chamber

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13
Q

What is a normal ejection fraction?

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55-70%

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14
Q

What is considered severely below normal in regards to EF?

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Less than 35%

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15
Q

Reduced left ventricular EF:

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systolic heart failure

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16
Q

Heart failure with NORMAL left ventricular EF:

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diastolic heart failure

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17
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Signs of heart failure include:

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  1. rapid, shallow breathing
  2. inspiratory rales (crackles)
  3. increased HR
  4. distended jugular veins
  5. peripheral edema
  6. ascites
  7. cyanosis
  8. weight gain
  9. clubbing of fingers
18
Q

Symptoms of heart failure include:

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  1. fatigue and weakness
  2. orthropnea (SOB in recumbent position)
  3. exercise intolerance
  4. muscle fatigue
  5. weight gain
  6. GI distress (nausea, constipation, vomiting)
19
Q

Therapy for STAGE A heart failure:

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ACE inhibitor or ARB

20
Q

Therapy for STAGE B heart failure:

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ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and Beta Blockers

21
Q

Therapy for STAGE C heart failure:

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ACE inhibitors, Beta blocker, Diuretics for fluid retention

22
Q

LVAD is considered:

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intermediate therapy

23
Q

Signs of valvular heart disease include:

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  1. murmurs
  2. syncope
  3. HF
  4. SOB
24
Q

Symptoms of valvular heart disease include:

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  1. HF
  2. exercise intolerance
  3. SOB
25
Q

Procedures that do NOT require antibiotic prophylaxis with IE:

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  1. anesthetic injection
  2. radiographic imaging
  3. placement of removable prosthodontic prosthesis
  4. placement of removable ortho appliances & brackets
  5. exfoliation of primary dentition
  6. bleeding of lip or oral mucosa trauma
  7. simple impressions
  8. optical scans
26
Q

What is the antibiotic of choice for infective endocarditis if a patient is allergic to PCN?

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Azithromycin (or clindamycin)

27
Q

What is NOT approved by the AHA for antibiotic prophylaxis?

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Cephalexin

28
Q

What do you give patient allergic to PCN to take orally?

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Azithromycin (clindamycin)

29
Q

Example of a reaction with a true allergy:

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rash
itching
angioedema

30
Q

Chest pain at rest:

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unstable angina

31
Q

Role of the macula densa:

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glomerular BP

32
Q

What organ system is responsible for finger clubbing?

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cardiovascular

33
Q

Which of the following shows immunity for hep B?

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anti-Hbs

34
Q

Endocrine etiology of secondary hypertension?

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increased catecholamines

35
Q

What is produced in the adrenal cortex?

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cortisol, androgens, aldosterone

36
Q

Norepinephrine is produced in the:

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medulla (catecholamines produced in the adrenal medulla)

37
Q

Hepatic encephalopathy is associated with:

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asterixis

38
Q

What causes the poor wound healing seen in diabetics/

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impaired angiogenesis & cytokines

39
Q

Microvascular changes:

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blindness & bladder probs

40
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A