Pyelonephritis and Glomerulonephritis Flashcards
What conditions are associated with acute pyelonephritis?
Cystitis Urine Reflux from ureter Kidney stones Pregnancy Neurogenic bladder Catheter Women > Men
S/S of Acute pyelonephritis
Fever/chills Costovertebral tenderness Flank or groin pain Urinary frequency Dysuria Hematuria Pyuria Nausea/vomiting Diarrhea
How is acute pyelonephritis treated, and what are side effects of treatment?
Ciprofloxacin (antibiotic)
Side effects: nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, rash
What conditions are associated with chronic pyelonephritis?
Autoimmune diseases
Kidney stones
Acute pyelonephritis
What are s/s of chronic pyelonephritis?
HTN Dysuria Urinary frequency Flank pain OLIGOURIA Pyuria
How is chronic pyelonephritis treated?
Antibiotics, and address the primary cause.
What is another name for Glomerulonephritis?
Berger’s disease
What are some characteristics of glomerulonephritis?
Chronic condition, progresses rapicly, usually occurs after an infection. Most common form is IgA nephropathy
What are s/s of glomerulonephritis?
Hematuria
Proteinuria
Oligouria
How is glomerulonephritis managed?
Glucocorticoids ACE inhibitors Immunosuppressive agents Fluid may be restricted Diuretics may be used
Post-infectious glomerulonephritis
Acute renal inflammation after infection; prognosis is good after infection is terated
Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis
Can progress to renal failure in a few days to weeks
Chronic glomerulonephritis
Progresses to renal failure in 10-20 years
PT implications of diuretics?
Fatigue Muscle weakness Muscle cramps Headaches Depression
Glomerular disease is associated with….
DM
SLE
HTN
