questions Flashcards
1
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first line management BPH
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- alpha-1 antagonists e.g. tamsulosin, alfuzosin
2
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presentation triad HUS
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- AKI
- MAHA
- thrombocytopenia
3
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most common cause HUS
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- ecoli
4
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first, second and third line treatment uti
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- trimethoprim
- nitrofurantoin
- cefalexin
5
Q
management bone disease in CKD
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- reduce dietary intake phosphate
- vit D e.g. calcitriol
- phosphate binders
6
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what is type 1 RTA
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- inability to secrete hydrogen ions in distal tubule
- causes hypokalaemia
- causes renal stones
7
Q
what is type 2 RTA
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- decreased reabsorption HCO3- in PCT
- causes hypokalaemia
8
Q
what is type 4 RTA
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- reduction in aldosterone leads to reduced proximal tubular ammonium secretion
- causes hyperkalaemia
9
Q
which diuretic is used in ascites
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spironolactone
10
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which diuretic is used in ascites
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spironolactone
11
Q
Side-effects of thyroxine therapy
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hyperthyroidism: due to over treatment
reduced bone mineral density
worsening of angina
atrial fibrillation
12
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presentation anti-GBM disease/goodpastures
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haemoptysis, AKI, haematuria, and proteinuria
13
Q
analgesia used in kidney stones
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IM diclofenac
14
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management stage 1 AKI
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- fluid challenge to restore renal perfusion
15
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causes of bilateral enlarged kidneys on ultrasound
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ADPKD
diabetic nephropathy
amyloidosis
HIV-associated nephropathy
