Random Questions Flashcards
Where is ADH secreted from?
posterior pituitary
What is another name for ADH?
vasopressin
GFR increases when ………. pressure increases
filtration
when there is an increase in release of renin from JG cells - what will happen to GFR?
it will decrease
ADH is released in response to what?
cellular dehydration
What does a loop diuretic do?
inhibits active Na transport in the loop of henle
how do you treat minimal change disease?
steroids
what is pyelonephritis an infection of?
the renal pelvis
what imaging technique must you always use in cases suspected of renal failure?
ultrasound
advanced kidney disease will lead to ………. in phosphate and ……… in calcium
increase
decrease
whats the best treatment for anaemia?
erythropoietin
What is the most common type of renal tract stone in adults?
calcium oxalate
what kind of micro organisms are implicated in UTIs?
gram negative
What antibiotics are used in UTI treatment?
Name 4
ciprofloxacin
ceftriaxone
gentamicin
co-amoxiclav