Nephrology Flashcards
1
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Renal failure presentation
A
uraemia protein loss Na retention acidosis hyperkalaemia anaemia vit D def
2
Q
what is glomerulonephritis
A
group of disorders
glomerular damage
proteinuria, haematuria
can cause AKI, end-stage renal failure
3
Q
glomerulonephritis causes
A
idiopathic immune - SLE ... HBV, HCV, HIV, strep drugs amyloid
4
Q
glomerulonephritis management
A
refer
reduce hypertension
ACEi, ARBs?
5
Q
nephrotic syndrome triad
A
proteinuria >3g/24hr (+/- haem)
hypoalbuminaemia
oedema
dyslipidaemia
6
Q
nephrotic syndrome complications
A
infection risk (loss of ABs) clot risk oedema CKD ACS, stroke hypocalcaemia
7
Q
nephrotic syndrome management
A
- salt, fluid restrict, furosemide (oedema)
- ACEi, ARA - proteinuria
- statin for lipids
- tinzaparin - VTW
manage HTN!!!
monitor U/E and fluid
underlying cause
8
Q
nephritic syndrome
A
haematuria - dark/smokey cola red cast cells proteinuria <3g/24hr hypertension oedema (esp periorbital) oliguria uraemia
