Renal conditions Flashcards
what is pyelonephritis?
Upper UTI, kidney infection, inflammation of the kidneys
what is the etiology of pyelonephritis?
ascending infection or bloodstream infection
what are the 3 risk factors associated with pyelonephritis?
- recurrent lower UTI
- pregnancy
- abx resistant strains
the inflammatory response with pyelonephritis leads to what?
kidney tissue damage
what are the clinical manifestations associated with pyelonephritits?
- sudden onset with fever, chills, and CVA tenderness
- lower UTI symptoms
- hematuria
- N/V
-anorexia
what are the 3 main treatments for pyelonephritis?
bactrim, nitrofurantoin, and ciprofloxacin
what class of medication is ciprofloxacin?
fluoroquinolone
What is the MOA of ciprofloxacin?
destroys bacteria by altering their DNA via DNA enzymes
What are the major indications of ciprofloxacin?
UTI, anthra
What is the major adverse effect of ciprofloxacin?
arthropathy
is arthropathy related to ciprofloxacin reversible or irreversible?
irreversible
does ciprofloxacin cross the BBB?
yes
what is the age range for patients that can take ciprofloxacin
18-60
does ciprofloxacin work on fast or slow growing organisms?
both
what class of medication is sulfamethoxazole + trimethoprim?
sulfonamide
what is the MOA of sulfamethoxazole + trimethoprim
Inhibits growth by preventing the synthesis of folic acid
What are the general indications of sulfamethoxazole + trimethoprim?
UTI, some respiratory infections, salmonella, and shigellosis
What is the primary side effect with sulfamethoxazole + trimethoprim?
Photosensitivity
what type of allergy would be contraindicated with sulfamethoxazole + trimethoprim?
sulfa allergies
urosepsis is more likely to occur in what group of people
elderly
what are the 3 locations in which you can have a urinary obstruction?
renal pelvis, ureter, bladder/pelvis
what is the common cause of obstruction at the renal pelvis level?
renal calculi (stones)
what are the common causes of obstruction at the ureter level?
renal calculi, pregnancy, tumors
what are the common causes of obstruction at the bladder / urethra level?
bladder cancer, neurogenic bladder, prostatic hyperplasia, prostate cancer, urethral strictures
what are the 2 primary complications with urinary blockages?
urinary stasis (which can lead to infection) or back up pressure
what is it called when urine backs up and causes inflammation / swelling to the kidney?
hydronephrosis
what is it called when urine backs up and causes inflammation / swelling to the ureters?
hydroureter
with urinary obstructions what primarily determines the severity of the pain?
speed of onset
what is nephrolithiasis?
kidney stones / renal calculi, clumps of crystals in the urinary tract
what is the size range of kidney stones?
can be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball
what are the shapes of renal calculi?
can be smooth or jagged
What is the most common cause of renal obstruction?
kidney stones
what are 3 times that crystal formation is enhanced in regards to nephrolithiasis?
- pH changes
- excessive concentrations of insoluble salts in the urine
- urinary stasis
are men or women more likely to develop kidney stones?
men