renal path Flashcards
azotemia
> elevation of BUN and creatinine
> usually related to decreased GFR
prerenal azotemia
> hypoperfusion of kidneys
> decreased renal function without parencymal damage
post renal azotemia
> whenver urin flow is obstructed beyond the level of the kidney
cause of most glomerular diseases
> autoimmune dysfunction
cause of tubular and interstitial renal diseases
> toxic or infectious agents
3 categories of dysfunction that cause uremia
> renal excretion failure
metabolic dysfunction
endocrine dysfunction
nephritic syndrome
>where is disease
>what are symptoms
glomerular problem
> hematuria
> proteinuria
> HTN
rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis =
> nephritic syndrome with rapid decline in GFR
nephrotic syndrome
>where is disease
>what are symptoms
glomerular problem > heavy proteinuria > hypoalbuminemia > edema > hyperlipidemia > lipiduria
signs of acute renal failure
> oligouria or anuria
recent onset of azotemia
( from injury to any part of the kidney )
signs of chronic renal failure
> signs and prolonged symptoms of uremia
possible symptoms of renal tubular defects
> polyuria
nocuria
electrolyte imbalances
pyelonephritis =
infection of the kidney (UTI)
cystitis =
infection of the bladder (UTI)
pyuria =
leukocytes in the urine