Renal Dz Flashcards
1
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Decreased tubular excretion of nitrogen (increased nitrogen in the blood)
A
Azotemia
2
Q
Most commonly caused by prostate problems or ureter stones.
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Hydronephrosis
3
Q
“Nephrolithiasis”. Most common stone is calcium oxalates. kidney stone pain pattern= starts in back and radiates to the flanks. Once stone is in ureters, pain localizes in groin.
A
Kidney stones
4
Q
RBCs & small amounts of protein in the urine. E.g. acute glomerulonephritis.
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Nephritic syndrome
5
Q
"Pre-eclampsia" = "HEP" Hypertension, Edema, Proteinurea (massive). Eclampsia = HEP + convulsions + coma= potentially fatal.
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Nephrotic syndrome
6
Q
Moth eaten appearance
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Polycystic kidney
7
Q
Acute tubular necrosis
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Shock
8
Q
“nephroblastoma”. Mixed tumor of kidney in children ( Malignant)
A
Wilm ‘ s
