Renal Flashcards
1
Q
What criteria do you need to diagnose someone with chronic kidney disease?
A
You need at least 2x eGFRs <60 and/or 2x albumin creatinine rations of 3 mg/mmol or more on at least 2x occasions separated by 90 days / 3 months
2
Q
What should be the first line investigation of suspected renal colic in a pregnant woman?
A
USS KUB
3
Q
What is the first line antihypertensive for those with CKD?
A
Choose of antihypertensive in CKD is influenced by whether they have an abnormal A:Cr or not.
If raised ACR: 1st line is ACE
If normal ACR / no proteinuria: 1st line is standard 1st line depending on age and ethnicity (so ACEi if <55 or diabetic of any age/ethnicity, Ca channel blocker if > 55 or afro-carribean)
