Nephrology KPs

Question 1

Evaluation of asymptomatic microhematuria? Unless?

Answer 1

CT urography except in patients with chronic kidney disease, pregnant patients, or patients allergic to contrast

cystoscopy should be performed in patients over 35 years of age or those with risk factors for urologic malignancy.

Question 2

Albumin-Corrected Anion Gap

Answer 2

Anion Gap + 2.5 × [Normal Albumin – Measured Albumin

Question 3

Corrected Bicarbonate

Answer 3

24 mEq/L – Δ Anion Gap (mEq/L)