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Renal Pharmacology Flashcards

1
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What are the treatments for small kidney stones?

A
  • Drink considerable water
  • Dietary changes
  • OTC analgesics
  • Tamusolin (Floxmax)
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What is the treatment of r large kidney stones?

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  • Lithotripsy (Shock wave treatment)
  • Surgical removal
  • Opioid analgesics for pain
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What type of stones are most kidney stones?

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-Calciumoxylate

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What causes a struvite stone?

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-Magnesium ammonium phosphate cystals often associated with urinary infections

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What is the only type of stone where treatment is to acidify urine?

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-Struvite stones

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What do you typically do to the urine to treat kidney stones?

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-Alkalinize

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What are medications given to treat kidney stones?

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  • Hydrochlorothiazide
  • Sodium bicarbonate
  • Allopurinol
  • Trimethoprim-sulfmethoxazole
  • Acetohydroxamic acid
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What do you use to treat uric acid stones?

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-Allopurinol (also used for gout)

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What do you use to treat struvite stones?

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  • Acetohydroxamid acid

- Trimethoprim-sulfmethoxazole

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What does hydrochlorothiazide do?

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-Reduce calcium in urine

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What does sodium bicarbonate do?

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-alkalinizes urine

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What does Allopurinol do?

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-Reduce uric acid secretion and is also used for gout

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13
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What are UTIs caused by?

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-E. coli

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What do UTIs include?

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  • Cystitis

- Urethritis

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What is common treatment for UTIs?

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  • Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
  • Amoxicillin + clavulanic acid
  • Ciprofloxacin
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16
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What is the preferred treatment for uncomplicated acute bacterial cystitis?

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-Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole

17
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What are drugs commonly used for people receiving hemodialysis?

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  • Atenolol
  • Captopril
  • Heparin
  • Furosemide
  • Prophylactic antibiotics
18
Q

What is atenolol and captopril used for in treating a pt on hemodialysis?

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-Hypertension

19
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What is Heparin used for in treating a pt on hemodialysis?

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-Prevent clotting in blood passed through dialysis machine

20
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What is Furosemide used for in treating a pt on hemodialysis?

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-Potent diuretic that reduces fluid retention and the amount of fluid that needs to be removed by the dialysis

21
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What are the dental concerns for a pt taking renal drugs?

A
  • Higher incidence of periodontal disease

- Prophylactic antibiotics prior to surgical dental procedures

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