Renal Flashcards
What is found in urine in nephrotic syndrome?
++++ protein
Frothy
Albumin
How does nephrotic syndrome present?
Oedema
Describe albumin levels in nephrotic syndrome?
Low
Describe lipids in nephrotic syndrome?
High
What is lost in the urine in nephritic syndrome?
+++ blood
Red cell casts
Small amounts of protein
Descibre BP in nephritic syndrome?
Mildly elevated
Describe urine volume in nephritic syndrome
low <300ml.day
What conditions is nephritic syndrome associated with?
IgA nephropathy
Post-strep glomerulonephritis
Goodpasture’s
HSP
Which antibodies are found in goodpasture’s?
Anti-GBM
Which conditions are associated with nephrotic syndrome?
SLE Hep B and C HIV DM Malignancy
What drugs should be stopped in AKI?
Diabetes drugs ACEi NSAID Diuretics Phenytoin Vancomycin
How is AKI treated?
Fluids
Stop drugs
Vasopressor for hypotension
Diuretic for overload
How does AKI present?
Reduced urine output
Vomiting
Hypotension
Non-specific signs of shock rly
How is CKD investigated?
UTI
Renal USS
GFR
How is CKD treated?
ACEi Statin Anti-hypertensives Symptomatic Kidney transplant Dialysis (<30 gfr?)