renal and urology Flashcards
1
Q
why does trimethroprim not work in upper UTI
A
doesnt penetrate renal parenchyma
2
Q
haematuria in somebody back from abroad
A
schistosomiasis
3
Q
what is the most appropriate treatment for a man with prostate cancer and now had back pain?
A
can give dexamethasone if spinal cord compression
could so radical prostatectomy
4
Q
first line for BPH
A
alpha blockers -tamsulosin
5
Q
man with macroscopic haematuria and weight loss
what do you do
A
refer urgently to urology ( 2 weeks)
6
Q
what is the cause of polyuria in diabetes
A
osmotic effect of glucose
