Module 4B Genitourinary and Renal Flashcards
What is dysuria?
the subjective experience of pain or a burning sensation on urination and can also be accompanied by urinary frequency, hesitancy, urgency, and strangury (slow painful urination).
what are some medications that can cause dysuria?
citalopram (celexa), escitalopram (lexapro), paroxetine (paxil), fluoxetine (prozac), and sertraline (zoloft), scopolamine
what are some causes of hematuria?
infection, menstruation, vigorous exercise, viral illness, and trauma
the specific gravity in a person who is dehydrated, has CHF, has diabetes mellitus, nephrosis will like have what kind of result?
increased specific gravity
the specific gravity in a person with diabetes insipidus, pyelonephritis, glomerulonephritis, and excess fluid intake will have what kind of result?
decreased specific gravity
positive bilirubin is associated with what differential diagnosis?
jaundice and hepatitis
blood in urine is associated with what differential?
kidney stones, tumors, kidney disease, trauma, infection, injury for instrumentation, coagulation problems, menses
glucose in urine is associated with what differentials?
diabetes mellitus, pancreatitis, cushing’s disease, shock, burns, corticosteroids, renal disease, hyperthyroidism, cancer
ketones in urine is associated with what differentials?
starvation, diet, ketoacidosis, vomiting, diarrhea, pregnancy
nitrates in urine is associated with what differentials?
infection
protein in urine is associated with what differentials?
kidney disease, pregnancy, congestive heart failure, diabetes mellitus, cancer, benign cause
leukocyte esterase in urine is associated with what?
infection
proteinuria and hematuria is suggestive of what?
glomerular or interstitial nephritis
what dietary substances act as irritants to the bladder?
caffeine, spices, tomatoes, chocolate, aged cheeses, citrus fruits, soy sauce, alcohol, cigarette smoking.
hematuria accompanied by hypertension, edema, and a sore throat or a skin infection may be indicative of what?
post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis
what are the two primary proteins found in the urine?
globulin and albumin
What is the most accurate way to quantify the amount of protein in the urine?
24 hour urine measurement
what is considered abnormal measurement for a 24 hour urine measurement?
a 24 hour urine collection with more than 150 mg of protein is considered abnormal
a specimen with more than 3.5 grams is indicative of a nephrotic process
a urine albumin to urine creatinine ratio of less than 0.2 is considered what?
normal and corresponds to an excretion of less than 200 mg/dL of protein.
if a 24 hour urine measurement has 3.0-3.5 gram of protein, the patient has what?
nephrotic syndrome
what is the etiology of stress incontinence?
hypermobility of bladder neck, sphincter deficiency (intrinsic or neuro) or meds
what is the etiology of urge incontinence?
UTI, vaginitis, bladder stones/tumors, cortical/subcortical suprasacral lesions, CVA, dementia, MS, parkinson’s, spinal cord injury, meds
what is the etiology of function incontinence?
delirium, fecal impaction, lack of manual dexterity, or decreased mobility
what is the etiology of overflow incontinence?
underactive detrusor activity, outlet obstruction DM or meds
what is the management of stress *incontinence?
kegel exercises, weight loss, electrical stimulation, HRT, alpha adrenergic agonists, surgical correction
what is the management of urge* incontinence?
antimicrobial agents, antiseptics, topical estrogens, anticholinergics, muscle relaxants smooths, antidepressants, biofeedback, bladder training
what is the management of overflow incontinence ?
scheduled toileting crede’s maneuver, treat underlying conditions, alpha blockers, resection of prostate, balloon dilation
what is the management of function incontinence?
remove barriers to rapid toileting, provider barrier-free environment, bowel and bladder program, PT, habit training
what conditions are anticholinergics prescribed for?
Oxybutynin, tolterodine, darifenacin, trospium
Urge incontinence, overactive bladder, stress incontinence
when should you not use anticholinergics?
patients with closed-angle glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, gastric obstruction, colitis, urinary retention, gastric resection
what are side effects of anticholinergics?
dry mouth, dizziness, blurred vision, urinary hesistancy/retention, decreased GI motility, HA, constipation, vertigo/dizziness, abdominal pain
what are alpha 1 adrenergic blocking medications used to treat?
Benign prostate hyperplasia and related urinary symptoms
what are the side effects of alpha 1 adrenergic blocking medications?
doxazosin, terazosin, alfuzosin, tamsulosin
orthostatic hypotension, palpitations, dizziness, impotence, GI upset, headache
what is botulinum toxin used for ?
used for overactive bladder
se: utis, need for transient self catheterization
what is the crede’s maneuver?
Involves applying pressure over the symphysis pubis and slowly pressing down
what is overflow incontinence?
the involuntary leakage of small amounts of urine, caused by overdistended bladder in a patient who does not feel the need to void b/c of atonic detrusor muscle
what does the Questionnaire for female urinary incontinence diagnosis (QUID) assess for?
stress incontinence
what does the SHIM score test for?
Erectile dysfunction
what is chronic kidney disease?
evidence of kidney damage for more than 3 months (urine albumin >30 mg/g creatinine, hematuria, or parenchymal abnormalities) and/or decreased kidney function (GFR<60ml/min per 1.73m2)
what is advanced chronic kidney disease ?
when GFR is less than 30 ml/min per 1.73 m2, characterized by accumulation of metabolic waste products in the blood, electrolyte abnormalities, mineral and bone disorders, and anemia.
chronic kidney disease is classified based on what ?
cause, GFR, albuminuria
what are some symptoms of chronic kidney disease?
skin pallor, ecchymosis, sleep disorder, hypertension, edema, JVD, leg cramps, restless leg, peripheral neuropathy, emotional lability, depression, decreased cognitive function, uremic frost, odor, generalized fatigue, nausea, anorexia, pruritis, smell and taste disturbances, hiccoughs, and seizures
what is the diagnosis of chronic kidney disease ?
An estimated GFR less than 60 ml/min
kidney damage markers:
albuminuria (AER >30mg/24 hour; ACR> 30mg/g)
urine sediment abnormalities
electrolyte abnormalities
structural abnormalities
kidney transplantation
what are the diagnostics for chronic kidney disease?
UA (look for albumin, RBC, WBC, casts and crystals)
Urine albumin to creatinine ration
serum creatinine
BUN
CMP (K+, NA+, chloride, carbon dioxide, calcium, phosphorous, glucose and uric acid)
urinary protein excretion
eGFR
CBC (anemias)
Cystatin C (used to estimate GFR)
BP
Glucose
Lipids
what is the treatment for level 1?
control BP
start the patient on an ACE or ARB (only 1 of them)
direct renin inhibitor
AVOID dihydropyridine Calcium channel blockers
control protein intake
what is the treatment for level 2?
restrict sodium intake
avoid anti-inflammatory drugs
control metabolic syndrome
beta blocker therapy
mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist therapy
control serum phosphorus
smoking cessation
alkali therapy
control serum phosphorous
avoid anticoagulant related nephropathy
monitor serum creatinine in pts on PPIs
why start a level 1 patient on a ACE or ARB?
decreased cardiovascular risk and slows progression of CKD
why start a level 1 patient on SGLT-2 inhibitor? (Canaglifozin, dapaglifozin)
slows progression of ESRD
why start a level 1 patient on a diuretic?
to avoid cardiopulmonary congestion
why start a level 1 patient on a statin?
adults older than 50 yrs with eGFR less than 60 should be on one
what are some nonpharmacologic therapies to avoid chronic kidney disease?
dietitian referral (restrict sodium, potassium, phosphorous)
control BP (<less than 130/80 for DM and non DM CKD)
smoking cessation
review meds for potential toxicity
what are criteria for referral?
elevated protein
elevated hematuria
progression of CKD (look at GFR)–if decrease of GFR of 5 in 1 year of 10 in 5 yrs, refer!
uncontrolled HTN
Genetics
what diagnostic is most useful for acute kidney injury of unknown etiology ?
Kidney biopsy
what is cystain C?
a small protein biomarker used for determination of glomerular filtration.
what is the recommended protein intake for patients with CKD?
0.8g/kg per day
when should referral for kidney transplantation be considered for a CKD patient/
when the GFR is below 20
what stage is this?
Defined as a GFR between 30 and 59
Stage 3
what stage is this?
characterized by albuminuria with a GFR between 60 and 89
stage 2
what stage is this?
characterized by a GFR between 15 and 29
stage 4
what stage is this?
defined as a GFR less than 15
stage 5
what stage is this?
characterized by persistent albuminuria with a normal GFR greater than 90
stage 1
what is the diagnostic gold standard for evaluating renal artery stenosis?
renal angiography
what is acute kidney injury?
rapid impairment in kidney function that results in oliguria (abnormal small amt of urine) and retention of nitrogenous produces in the blood normally excreted by the kidneys