PreTest Medicine: Nephrology Flashcards
1
Q
FENa is best at differentiating _______________.
A
ATN from prerenal azotemia
2
Q
Type 4 renal tubular acidosis most commonly develops in those with _______________.
A
long-standing hypertension and diabetes who take NSAIDs or Bactrim
3
Q
Other than pancreatitis, what is a reason a person with alcohol abuse might have hypocalcemia?
A
Hypomagnesemia
Low magnesium causes impaired release of PTH.
4
Q
Refeeding syndrome, hyperparathyroidism, and ____________ can all cause hypophosphatemia.
A
alkalosis (which causes intracellular shift)
5
Q
Of the vasculitis disorders, __________ and Churg-Strauss can cause neuropathy.
A
polyarteritis nodosa
