Pyelonephritis and Glomerulonephritis Flashcards

1
Q

what is pyelonephritis?

A

inflammation of the substance of the kidney as a result of bacterial infection.

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2
Q

acute pyelonephritis is associated with?

A

Cystitis

Urine reflux from ureter

Kidney stones

Pregnancy

Neurogenic bladder

Catheter

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3
Q

True or False

Acute Pyelonephritis is more common in males?

A

False

females

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4
Q

S/S of Acute Pyelonephritis ?

A
Fever and chills
Costovertebral tenderness
Flank or groin pain
Urinary frequency
Dysuria
Hematuria
Pyuria
Nausea/ vomiting
Diarrhea
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5
Q

what is pyuria?

A

pus in the urine

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6
Q

Medical management of Acute Pyelonephritis ?

A

antibiotic therapy of ciprofloxacin

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7
Q

what are the side effects of ciprofloxacin?

A

nausea
diarrhea
vomiting
rash

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8
Q

Chronic Pyelonephritis is associated with?

A

Autoimmune disease

Kidney stones

Acute pyelonephritis

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9
Q

S/S of Chronic Pyelonephritis

A
Oligouria!!!!!!
HTN
Dysuria
Urinary frequency
Flank pain
Pyuria
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10
Q

what is obligoria?

A

decreased output of urine

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11
Q

medical management of Chronic Pyelonephritis consist of?

A

Treat primary cause

Antibiotics

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12
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what is glomerulonehritis?

A

acute inflammation of the kidney, typically caused by an immune response.

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13
Q

what is Berger’s disease is also known as?

A

IgA nephropathy

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14
Q

true or false

Berger’s disease is the most common type of glomerulonehritis?

A

TRUE

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15
Q

___-____% of pts with Berger’s Disease have renal failure in 20 years

A

20-25

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16
Q

S/S of Berger’s Disease?

A

hematuria
proteinuria
oliguria

17
Q

medical management of Berger’s Disease includes?

A

Glucocorticoids

ACE inhibitors

Immunosuppresive agents

Fluid may be restricted

Diuretics may be used

18
Q

in Post-infectious Glomerulonephritis, ___ ______ _____ after infection can occur, but the prognosis is ____ after the infection is gone

A

acute renal inflammation

good

19
Q

what can occur in a few days to weeks from Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis ?

A

renal failure

20
Q

Pts with Chronic Glomerulonephritis have progressive renal failure in _____-_____years

A

10-20 years

21
Q

Glomerular disease is associated with?

A

DM
SLE
HTN

22
Q

diuretics can cause?

A
Fatigue
Muscle weakness
Muscle cramps
Headaches
Depression