Renal Flashcards
1
Q
Rhabdo effects on calcium and phosphate
A
Calcium low because myoglobin binds calcium
Phosphate high
2
Q
Acute tubular necrosis effect on urinary sodium
A
High - because tubular cells unable to reabsorb sodium
3
Q
AKI stages
A
Stage 1: 1.5-1.9 x baseline
Stage 2: 2-2.9 x
Stage 3: >3 x
4
Q
Drugs to avoid in renal failure
A
NSAIDs Lithium Metformin Tetracyclines Nitrofurantoin
5
Q
Urinary incontinence, abnormal gait and dementia
A
Normal pressure hydrocephalus
