Renal Flashcards
1
Q
AKI
A
Treat underlying cause
Fluids if pre-renal
Remove obstruction if post-renal
stop nephrotoxic medication
2
Q
what are the nephrotoxic meds that should be stopped in AKI
A
Ace inhibitors Heparin Digoxin IV contrast Antibiotics Metformin Opiates NSAIDs Diuretics
3
Q
BPH
A
alpha 1 blockers e.g. tamsulosin (relaxes SM)
5 alpha reductase inhibitors e.g. finasteride (reduces testosterone level)
4
Q
Bladder cancer
A
Radio/chemotherapy
surgery if muscle invasive (stage T2 or above)
cystectomy with urinary diversion is gold standard
5
Q
Prostate cancer
A
Surveillance radiotherapy surgery hormones: - GnRH analogues e.g. goserelin - androgen receptor blockers e.g. bicalutamide
6
Q
Cystitis
A
oral nitrofurantoin or trimethoprim
7
Q
Pyelonephritis
A
cefalexin IV
