Other Flashcards
1
Q
What’s the treatment for nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
A
Chlorothiazide (thiazides release sodium into urine therefore lowering serum osmolarity)
2
Q
What’s the treatment for cranial diabetes insipidus?
A
Desmopressin (vasopressin)
3
Q
Signs and symptoms of acidosis?
A
Kussmaul respiration
Breathlessness
Confusion
4
Q
What are the ECG changes in hyperkalemia?
A
Peaked T Flattened P waves Increase PR interval Wide QRS Sine-wave pattern -> VF
5
Q
‘Bunch of grapes’ appearance of kidneys on X-ray with haematuria and UTIs suggests what diagnosis?
A
Medullary sponge kidney - benign condition.
6
Q
Which diseases are associated with renal papillary necrosis
A
Sickle cell
Diabetes mellitus
Acute pyelonephritis
Chronic paracetamol use
7
Q
What’s the investigation of choice for RAS?
A
Angiography
Or MRA
