other Flashcards

1
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chronic graft rejection how long

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6 months

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2
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whatis 1+ and 3+ equivalent too on urine dipstick protein

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On urine dipstick, 1+ is the equivalent to 30mg/dL and 3 + is the equivalent of 300mg/dl.

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3
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complication of CKD electrolytes

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The kidney plays a role in the activation of vitamin D. Hence, CKD can lead to hypocalcaemia

Low K+ In renal failure, there is low sodium delivery to the distal tubule, leading to decreased renal excretion of potassium. H
Acidosis increases the plasma potassium concentration by inducing a net shift of potassium from the intracellular to the extracellular compartment in exchange for hydrogen.

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4
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do beta blockers cause hypolgycaemia for the newborn baby

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yes - so need to measure the baby

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5
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what pathogen causes scarlet fever as well as blood in the urine

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strep pyrogens

post strep glom

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Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis, also called cresenteric glomerulonephritis, is a glomerulonephritis that can occur idiopathically or secondary to other conditions such as

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SLE and goodpastures

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7
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breast feedngs what hypertensive drug

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enalapril

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8
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In IgA nephropathy, all patients with hypertension or proteinuria should be started on an

why are ACEi and ARB good for this

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ACE inhibitor or angiotensin receptor blocker.

they help to reduce proteinuria and slow the progression of kidney disease.

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9
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rhabdo what do you need to give to get rid of the nephrotoxic myoglobin

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IV fluids

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10
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diangosis of CKD made when

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A diagnosis of chronic kidney disease is made when eGFR is below 60 on two blood tests three months apart.

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All patients with diabetes should have regular albumin:creatinine ratio screening. If the value is >2.5mg/mmol in men or >3.5mg/mmol in women, they should be started on

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an ACE inhibitor.

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12
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dialysis bag what orgnaism most likely to affect

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staph epidermis

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13
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renal impairment and blood diarrhoea in a child points to what diagnosis

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HUS - caused by E coli 0157

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