OME Nephro Flashcards
What do RBC casts on UA mean?
Glomerulonephritis
What do WBC on UA mean?
Pyelonephritis
What do muddy brown casts on UA mean?
ATN
What do waxy casts on UA mean?
CKD
What are four causes of post-renal failure?
- stone
- cancer
- BPH
- neurogenic bladder
What are the two causes of acute tubular necrosis?
- toxins such as contrast and rhabdo
2. low flow causing shock kidney
What are the 5 indications of dialysis?
AEIOU Acidosis Electrolytes (Na/k) Ingestion of toxins Overload (CHF, edema) Uremia (pericarditis)
Medication for hyperparathyroidism?
Cincacalcet
Medication for hyperphosphatemia?
Sevelamer
Four main features of nephrotic syndrome?
HTN
Nephrotic range proteinuria
Edema
Hypercholesterolemia
Three features of nephritic syndrome?
hematuria
HTN
Oliguria
What is the rule for sodium correction?
No faster than 0.25 mEq/Hour
Treatment of symptomatic hypercalcemia? 3
IVF until dilute
Bisphosphonates
Calcitonin adjunct
Dx hyperparathyroidism?
labs: elevated PTH and calcium, low phos
Sestamibi scan
Tx hyperparathyroidism?
parathyroidectomy