renal - patho - Exam 2 Flashcards
pyelonephritis etiology
inflammation of the kidneys caused by infection ascending up the urinary tract or from a bloodstream infection
risk factors of pyelonephritis
pregnancy, recurrent lower UTIs, or develop a abx resistant strain
what is the most common pathogen of pyelonephritis
E.coli
chronic pyelonephritis can lead to what if severe enough
chronic kidney disease or sepsis
pyelonephritis characteristics of the kidney
swollen, abscesses can form and necrosis can develop which impairs renal function
clinical manifestations of pyelonephritis
sudden onset of fever, chills, CVA tenderness + lower UTI symptoms and possible hematuria (if systemic then also N/V & anorexia)
treatments for pyelonephritis
ABX -> bactrim (trimeth + sulfa), ciproflozacin, nitrofurantoin
bactrim
-class: sulfonamides
-inhibits bacterial growth by stopping synthesis of folic acid
-1st choice for UTIs
-sulfa allergies start w/ a fever then rash
-do not use during pregnancy
ciprofloxacin
-class: Fluoroquinolones
-alters bacterial DNA
-UTIs & STIs
-arthropathy (non reversible joint point) do not give <18 or >60
-do not use during pregnancy
complications of pyelonephritis
urosepsis -> more likely in elderly w/ high mortality rates
locations for urinary obstruction + most likely cause
-renal pelvis; renal calculi
-ureter; renal calculi, pregnancy, tumors
-bladder or urethra; bladder cancer, neurogenic bladder, prostate cancer, urethral strictures
what is the potential complication of urine stasis
infection
what does back up pressure cause
when the kidneys are still making urine but there is a blockage -> hydroureter, hydronephrosis, or postrenal acute kidney injury
hydronephrosis & hydroureter
enlarged areas d/t urine back up -> fix the blockage to treat
emergency & usually needs surgical intervention
what does manifestation of an obstruction depend on
-site
-cause
-speed of onset
which factor of obstruction determines severity of pain
speed of onset
what is nephrolithiasis
renal calculi / kidney stones
clumps of crystals in the urinary tract
nephrolithiasis pathogenesis
urine is a solution of solvent (water) and solutes (particles) -> w/ stones we get super saturation w/ a solute and we begin to form crystals in the nephron
what enhances formation of crystals
-pH changes (UTI)
-excessive concentration of insoluble salts in the urine (dehy, bone disease, gout, renal disase)
-urinary stasis (immobility)
nephrolithiasis risk factors (7)
-male
-ages 20-30s
-white
-family history
-congenital defect (kidneys or urinary sys)
-weather (hot)
-obesity
what are the 3 types of stones
1) calcium (oxalate or phosphate); 70-80%
2) struvite; 15%
3) uric acid: 7%
causes of/risks calcium stones (4)
family hx, idiopathic, increased calcemia, increased oxaluria
what diet is a risk factor for calcium stones
high Na
high oxalate (beets, strawberries, carrots, caffeine, chocolate, oats)
high protein
causes of/risks struvite stones
urinary tract infections
causes of/risks of uric acid stones
gout