Renal Apex

Question 1

Which of the following are increased in the serum of the patient with renal osteodystrophy? (Pick 2)
Phosphate
Parathyroid Hormone
Calcitriol
Calcium

Answer 1

Phosphate
Parathyroid Hormone

Question 2

What are the most potent stimulators of antidiuretic hormone secretion? (pick 2)
Hypernatremia
Hyponatremia
Hypervolemia
Hypovolemia

Answer 2

Hypernatremia
Hypovolemia

Question 3

Which substances are produced by the kidney? (Pick 2)
Angiotensin II
Renin
ADH
Erythropoietin

Answer 3

Renin and Erythropoietin

Question 4

Primary site of PRODUCTION of Aldosterone

Answer 4

Zona glomerulosa in the adrenal cortex

Question 5

Primary site of PRODUCTION of Angiotensin II

Answer 5

Lung

Question 6

Primary site of PRODUCTION of

Question 7

What lab value provides the best estimation for GRF?

Answer 7

Creatinine Clearance

Question 8

What are the values for creatinine clearance from normal to severe dysfxn?

Answer 8

Normal: 95-150mL/min
Mild Dysfxn: 50-80
Mod: 10-25
Severe: <10mL/min

Question 9

How do calculate GRF for men

Answer 9

(140-age) x wt in kg / (serum creatinine x 72)

Question 10

How do calculate GRF for women

Answer 10

0.85 x (140-age) x wt in kg / (serum creatinine x 72)