renal exam - study guide Flashcards

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IVP (Intravenous pyelogram) - what does it do?

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Visualizes urinary tract, shape, size position of kidneys, ureters, & bladder;

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IVP detects

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Detects cysts, tumors, lesions, obstructions.

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IVP contraindicated in who?

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Test contradicted for pt with decreased renal function because the contrast media can be nephrotoxic.

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Side-effect of metformin is (increases what and stop before..)

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increased lactic acid production. This may lead to lactic acidosis & death. Stop taking the metformin 48 hrs before & 48 hrs after the test or when renal function returns back to normal.

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meds for IC - Calcium phosphorus - for (IC calcium before it’s too late)

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Calcium phosphorus (Prelief)

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BPH - If the DRE and PSA levels are abnormal, what is the next step? (visualize it)

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then a transrectal ultrasound with possible biopsy is done to R/O prostate cancer.

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5α-reductase inhibitors finasteride (Proscar) reduces size of (fin blocks androgens)

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prostate gland by suppressing androgens.

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α-adrenergic receptor blockers terazosin (Hytrin) & tamsulosin (Flomax) promote (tez and tam relax me)

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smooth muscle relaxation in prostate facilitating urinary flow through urethra.

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Saw palmetto action is the same as the

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α-adrenergic receptor blockers.

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Never use what with prostate?

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Never use zinc because it stimulates the growth of the prostatic tissues.

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TURP - what type of foley catheter?

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A three-way foley cath is inserted after surgery. Continuous bladder irrigations are done to flush all the blood out of the bladder to prevent clots from developing.

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priapism - complications (need hydro for my priapism)

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penile tissue necrosis; Hydronephrosis (kidneys become stretched and swollen) from bladder distention; inability to achieve a normal erection after priapism subsides.

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13
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Transillumination is used to (illuminate the fluid)

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identify solid tumors/cancer versus fluid in the scrotum

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Epididymitis is (one or both sides?)

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unilateral

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15
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Most common cause of infertility is (vari infertile)

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varicocele.

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Testicular torsion common in

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young boys and is a surgical emergency to untangle the blood supply that is twisted around the vas deferens.

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Vasectomy is performed where?

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Vasectomy is performed in the MD office.

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18
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vasectomy - Should use contraception for

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6 weeks or 10 ejaculations to evacuate sperm distal to surgical site.

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drug therapy for prostate cancer

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Drug therapy is called Hormonal therapy (androgen deprivation therapy – ADT).Goal: reduce the androgen level. Androgen promotes the tumor growth. Causing a castration effect will prevent the release of any androgen. Hence, the cancer will stop growing and begin to shrink in size

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ADT is used as (ADP alone isn’t enough)

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an adjunct therapy before surgery or radiation.

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Complication of ADT is (adt security is bare bones)

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osteoporosis

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Glomerulonephritis (glum’s basement is damaged)

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caused by Ab induced injury to the glomerular basement membrane.

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glomerulonephritis - symptoms (glum has a swollen face)

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Generalized body edema. May start with periorbital edema & progress to peripheral edema or ascites.

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Polycystic kidney disease - both kidneys? is it genetic?

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both kidneys and is genetic.

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PKD - where are cysts?

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Large thin walled cysts develop in cortex & medulla of kidneys. Cysts grow to the size of golf balls & filled with blood or pus. Large cysts compress surrounding tissues & destroy them. May lead to cysts in liver; Affect heart valves;

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PKD - aneurysms and diverticulosis? how?

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Aneurysms especially cerebral aneurysm (enlarged kidneys have tamponade effect on aorta); Diverticulosis (kidneys grow so large that it applies pressure against intestinal tract).

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Elevated creatinine levels indicate

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AKI.

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pre-renal AKI - when is it reversible? how long?

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There is no damage to the parenchyma so with hydration AKI is reversible if rehydrated in 48 hrs.

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pre-renal AKI - If no hydration is performed

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then the nephrons will eventually
die off and become to stage 2 intrarenal

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Intrarenal AKI results from direct damage to the kidneys caused by

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prolonged ischemia, nephrotoxins, hemoglobins released from hemolyzed RBCs, or myoglobins released from necrotic muscle cells

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causes of acute tubular necrosis (ATN) (ant is caused by SIN)

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Ischemia, nephrotoxins, or sepsis

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Postrenal is reversible if the obstruction is relieved within

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48 hrs.

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Prolonged obstruction leads to (the atrophy and fibrosis are prolonged)

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tubular atrophy & irreversible kidney fibrosis resulting in CKD.

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AKI - oliguric phase - signs of

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dehydration, JVD, LE edema, lung congestion

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oliguric phase - risk factors - IV fluids

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CHF due to over hydrations with IVF for treatment during oliguric phase

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Bruises occur when

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renal not producing erythropoietin. Pt becomes anemic.

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Oliguric Phase - onset (olga’s onset was 17 days)

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<400 ml urine output per day
Onset: within 1-7 days of AKI

38
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oliguric phase - If caused by ischemia, then oliguria occurs within (olga and ishmail married in 24 hrs)

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then oliguria occurs within 24 hrs

39
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oliguric phase - If caused by nephrotoxic drugs, then the onset may be (toxins in my system for a week)

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then the onset may be delayed for as long as 1 week.

40
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oliguric phase - duration (olga could only endure until 10:14)

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Duration is usually 10 to 14 days but can last months in some cases. Just remember the longer the oliguria lasts the poorer the prognosis for recovery of kidney
function

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In the oliguric & anuric phases, IVF cause

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neck vein distention, bounding pulse, HTN, edema & result in HF, pulm edema, pericardial & pleural effusion.

42
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oliguric - metabolic acidosis

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NaHCO3 normally binds with the excess H but in the oliguric phase NaHCO3 production is reduced due to a defective reabsorption & regeneration of bicarbonate ions.

43
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Pts with severe metabolic acidosis develop (blow off the acid)

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Kussmal breathing (rapid deep respirations) trying to exhale the excess CO2

44
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If AKI is caused by a massive tissue trauma

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then those damaged tissue cells releases K
into the ECF. This increases the already high K level

45
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In Metabolic acidosis the extra H - it takes action

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enters the cell & pushes K out there by increasing the K level.

46
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Hematologic disorders (RBCs, bone marrow) occur in those with (heman is sick)

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multi-organ failures or hematologic disorders

47
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Leukocytosis is often present in (luke is friends w/ aki)

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AKI

48
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The most common cause of death in AKI is

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infection.

49
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The most common site of infection are from the (think catherter and breathing)

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urinary & respiratory systems.

50
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BUN may be caused from - think infections and bleeding

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dehydration, corticosteroids, catabolism from infections,
fever, severe injury, or GI bleed.

51
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The best serum indicator of AKI is

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elevated creatinine levels

52
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excess BUN accumulates in

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the brain and nervous system. Causes fatigue, difficulty concentrating, seizures, stupor, coma

53
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chronic kidney disease - cardiovascular - but why?

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HTN (renal medulla gone so prostaglandins cannot be synthesized to vasodilate)

54
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chronic kidney disease - symptoms (chronic breath smells like feta)

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Uremic fetor (breath smells like urine)

55
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chronic kidney disease - GI (this is about anorexia)

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GI bleed occurs when stomach continues to produce gastric acids and there is no food in the stomach

56
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chronic kidney disease - GI - Constipation occurs with the (selma has constipation)

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intake of sevelamer/phoslo, limited po fluids, & reduced physical activity

57
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Chronic kidney disease - women

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decreased level of estrogen, progesterone, luteinizing hormone that results in amenorrhea. Menstruation recurs with dialysis.

58
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chronic kidney disease - men

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inconsistent levels of testosterone, low sperm count

59
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chronic kidney disease - neurologic

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Increased nitrogenous waste products, electrolyte imbalance, metabolic acidosis,
atrophy & demyelination of nerve fibers

60
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atrophy & demyelination of nerve fibers (mom demylenates)

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slows the nerve conduction to BLE (bilateral lower extremities) so peripheral neuropathy occurs

61
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Dialysis reduces the CNS manifestations except it cannot reverse

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the motor neuropathies

62
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Increased BUN & HTN leads to (tu has a high BUN)

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seizures, coma

63
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pruritis caused by - (calcium makes me itch)

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dry skin, Ca Phosphate deposits in the skin,

64
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Uremic frost comes from extremely high BUN levels

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(>200). Urea seeps thru skin & forms
white itchy flakes.

65
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dialysis - hypotension - fluid is reduced before or after?

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Hypotension: dialysis rapidly reduces vascular volume which results in reducing the preload
& cardiac output

66
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dialysis - to prevent hypotension

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less fluid is removed & NS IVF may be given

67
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dialysis - hep b

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Hepatitis B is avoided by vaccination. Hep C can occur due to poor infection control during
dialysis.

68
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Peritoneal dialysis - how much? and for how long? (Tone just needs 10 min)

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As per physician order. Usually fill - 2 L Dialysis solution (room temp) instilled into peritoneal space (10 mins) Larger abdomen takes up to 3 L.

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peritoneal dialysis - Equilibration takes how long? (tone needs 30 min to get right)

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Leave solution so it can dwell (diffusion/osmosis between blood & peritoneal cavity) 20-30 mins or as per order depending on desired outcome.

70
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peritoneal dialysis - drain how long? (I was drained already at 15)

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Drain - 15-30 mins. May have to massage abdomen or change positions.

71
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peritoneal dialysis - after - assess what? (3 things) (tone is SEC)

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Assess the effluent, site , catheter and report any signs of infection, or complications.

72
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kidney transplant - steroids - given with what?

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Corticosteroid use leads to aseptic necrosis of the joints (hips, knees, etc.). Tacrolimus & other immunosuppressants helps lower the required steroid dose.

73
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Kidney transplant post-op care in addition to standard post-op care: - what is the #1 priority???

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  • Monitor incision, renal function, bleeding, URINE OUTPUT IS PRIORITY ASSESSMENT
  • Pain management
  • Immunotherapy
  • Signs of rejection
74
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meds for IC - Antidepressants & Elmiron (Elmo w/ glyco)

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Antidepressants; Pentosan (Elmiron) for IC enhances the protective
effects of glycosaminoglycan layer of the bladder

75
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meds for IC - (IC a dime)

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Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO); Reduce stress;
Relaxation techniques; Avoid tight clothing around suprapubic area.

76
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glomerulonephritis - Can be caused by (glum, inside and out)

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Can be caused by endogenous (autoimmune antigen) or exogenous (infection such as strep antigen).

77
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glomerulonephritis - HTN and oliguria? (glum is too extra)

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HTN (too much ECF); oliguria (decreased GFR)

78
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epididymis is caused by (p diddy has infection and trauma)

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infection, trauma, urinary reflux down the vas deferens

79
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what drugs are given to prevent osteoporosis with ADT? (Bison against osteoporosis)

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Bisphonate drugs are given to prevent osteoporosis.

80
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uncomplicated UTI

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just involves bladder. complicated = catheter, pregnancy, recurrent infection, immune compromised

81
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uncomplicated UTI - how long for antibiotics?

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3 days

82
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Complicated UTI - how long for antibiotics?

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7-14 days

83
Q

about what % of UTIs are asymptomatic?

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50%

84
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uretheral trauma - s/s classic triad

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blood visible at the meatus, inability to void, distended bladder

85
Q

struvite stones

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ask if pt has had UTIs

86
Q

bladder cancer - post op - how often to assess output? (assess Jean every hour)

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every hour

87
Q

Saw palmetto

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promotes smooth muscle relaxation. action is the same as the α-adrenergic receptor blockers.

88
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AKI is reversible for the

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the prerenal and postrenal stages.

89
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Intrarenal AKI results from direct damage to the kidneys caused by

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prolonged ischemia, nephrotoxins, hemoglobins released from hemolyzed RBCs, or myoglobins released from necrotic muscle cells.

90
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chronic kidney disease - GI (metal is chronic)

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stomatitis with exudate & ulcerations & metallic taste in mouth

91
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chronic kidney disease - Restless legs syndrome

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Restless legs syndrome begins with burning sensation then later muscular
weakness & atrophy leading to foot drop, Muscle twitching, asterixis, nocturnal
leg cramps