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Normal BUN level

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8-21 mg/dL

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Normal serum creatinine level

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0.5-1.2 mg/dL

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Oliguria

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Decreased amount of urine output, 100-400 mL in 24hrs

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What are the 3 ways the kidneys maintain homeostasis

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Urine formation and waste excretion

Regulatory function (fluid, acid-base balance, electrolytes)

Hormonal function

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List 3 hormones produced by the kidney

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Renin

Erythropoietin

Activated vitamin d

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Glycosuria

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Glucose in urine as a result of blood sugar greater than 220 mg/dL

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Kidneys function to maintain balance of

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Water

Electrolytes

Acid-base

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Regulatory intake

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2,500 mL/day

Metabolic water- 200mL
Food- 700mL
Drink- 1,600mL

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Regulatory output

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2,500 mL/day

Feces- 200mL
Expired air- 300mL 
Cutaneous transpiration- 400mL 
Sweat- 100mL 
Urine- 1,500mL
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Water balance by the kidneys prevents what

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Enable the kidneys to control the volume and concentration of urine independently from fluid intake

Prevent dehydration when fluid intake is low

Prevent volume overload when fluid intake is excessive

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Acid base balance - acidosis

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Kidneys excrete H+ and reabsorb bicarb to INCREASE pH (make less acidic)

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Acid base balance- alkalosis

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Kidneys reabsorb H+ and excrete bicarb to DECREASE pH (make less alkolodic)

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What causes renin to be produced

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When receptors in the kidneys sense a decrease in blood flow, volume or pressure AND/OR when decreased levels of Na+ in the blood is detected

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What is the flow of angiotensin II formation

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Renin from kidneys + angiotensinogen from liver = angiotensin I

Angiotensin I + angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) from lungs = angiotensin II

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Angiotensin II

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Constricts blood vessels, causing increased BP

Stimulates adrenal gland to release aldosterone

Stimulates the hypothalamus to stimulate thirst

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Aldosterone

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Causes increased Na+ reabsorption and subsequent water reabsorption in the DCT

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Activated vitamin d

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  • vitamin d is obtained from diet and UV radiation
  • vitamin d is converted to calcidiol in the liver
  • calcidol is converted to calcitriol in the kidneys
  • ACTIVATED FORM OF VITAMIN D IS REQUIRED FOR CA+ TO BE ABSORBED IN THE GI TRACT*
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Which electrolyte has an inverse relationship with Ca+

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Phosphate

Low Ca+ in renal impairment usually has increased phosphate

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How many times a day should an average adult void

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5-6

And doesn’t regularly need to void overnight

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Anuria

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Total urine output of less than 100 mL in 24hrs

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Normal BUN/creatinine ratio

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10:1 - 20:1

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Polyuria

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Increased urine output ; greater than 2,000 mL in 24hrs

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Normal range of specific gravity

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1.005 - 1.030

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Normal pH of urine

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4.5-8

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Bacteria in urine

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Should be less than 1,000 colonies/mL

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An increased osmolality can mean what

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Indicates diabetes mellitus, dehydration, fever

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A decreased osmolality can mean what

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Indicates renal insufficiency, diabetes insipidus, diuretic use

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Composite urine collection

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Collecting all urine voided for a defined period of time ranging between 2 and 24hrs

*sample should be refrigerated or kept on ice for the duration of collection

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Urine cytology

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Used to identify any abnormal cells preset in the urine

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Intravenous urography

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Requires the administration of radiographical dye (contrast) via an IV line

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Preprocedure instructions for IV urography

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  • bowel preparation and NPO approximately 8hrs before
  • may feel brief flushing sensation and a salty taste in mouth during injection of contrast
  • signed informed consent
  • baseline serum creatinine (nephrotoxic)
  • allergies
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Postprocedure instructions for IV urography

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  • increase fluid intake

- Monitor for changes in urine output, irritation at IV site and delayed signs of reaction to contrast

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Cystography and urethrography

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Contrast is used, guided by a lighted instrument inserted into the bladder (cystogram) or urethra (urethrogram) to assess for abnormalities

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Voiding cystourethrogram VCUG

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Performed to determine if vesicoureteral reflux is present

Void after bladder is filled with contrast , if reflux is present urine is backflowing from the bladder into the ureters/kidney increasing risk of developing infections

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Signs of internal bleeding after a renal biopsy include

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Flank pain, decreased urine output, decreased BP and other signs of hypovolemia and shock

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What is the most common complication following a renal biopsy

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Hematuria

Should resolve within 48-72hrs , notify provider if lasts beyond 72 hrs

36
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Lithotomy position

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a supine position of the body with the legs separated, flexed, and supported in raised stirrups, originally used for lithotomy and later also for childbirth.

37
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Cystitis

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Lower urinary tract , affecting only the bladder

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Pyelonephritis

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Upper urinary tract , affecting the kidneys

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Pathophysiology of UTI’s

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Occurs when bacteria enters the sterile bladder causing inflammation

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Clinical manifestations of cystitis

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Bladder irritability or painful urination

Dysuria, urinary frequency, urgency, urinate in small volumes

Hematuria and suprapubic pain

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Clinical manifestations of pyelonephritis

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Fever, nausea and vomiting, flank pain

42
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What 2 drugs are common antibiotics prescribed for UTI

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Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (bactrim)

Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)

43
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What changes in vital signs should be expected with an UTI

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Elevated temperature, elevated heart rate and decreased BP - may indicated upper urinary tract and dehydration

44
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What signs can indicated UTI from an abdominal examination

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Suprapubic tenderness - can indicate lower tract infection

Costovertebral tenderness - can indicate upper tract infection

45
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What should you educate patients on in regards to phenazopyridine (pyridium) use

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It turns the urine an orange/red color

46
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Urolithiasis

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Calcification in the urinary system aka kidney stones

Nephrolithiasis - stones in the kidney

Ureterolithiasis - stones in the ureter

47
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What population is at greatest risk of developing kidney stones

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Caucasian males .. in the southeastern United States and summer months

48
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What are kidney stones made of

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80% are made of calcium

Other 20% are made of a combination of cystine, Uric acid and xanthine

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Clinical manifestations of urolithiasis

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Severe pain causing distension and obstruction of urine flow. Concomitant nausea and vomiting

50
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Upper ureteral stones would cause pain where

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Referred pain to the flank

51
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Lower ureteral stones would cause pain where

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Lower abdominal, genital pain along with irritative voiding symptoms

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Hydronephrosis

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Swelling of the kidneys, occurs when urine flow is blocked causing urine to accumulate in the kidney

53
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What type of medication is given to aid in the passage of kidney stones 5mm or less

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Alpha-adrenergic blockers

Tamsulosin (flomax), doxazosin (cardura) and terazosin (hytrin)

54
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What type of diet should be consumed for kidney stone prevention

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Increase intake of citrate - lemons and lemonade

Decreased intake of oxalate - spinach, rhubarb, chocolate, tea, coffee and nuts

55
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Sympathetic vs parasympathetic NS regarding micturition

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Sympathetic- mediate bladder storage

Parasympathetic- provides motor stimulation to the bladder and mediates bladder construction

56
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Urge incontinence

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Is the involuntary loss of larger amounts of urine accompanied by a strong urge to void overactive bladder

Causes:
Exposure to bladder irritants such as caffeine, artificial sweeteners or nicotine

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Stress incontinence

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An involuntary loss of small amounts of urine with activities that increase intraabdominal pressure i.e. Laughing, coughing, lifting, sneezing

Causes:

  • Childbirth which causes stretching and relaxing of pelvic floor muscles, ligaments and urethra
  • smoking, obesity
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Mixed incontinence

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A combination of urge and stress incontinence

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Overflow incontinence

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Loss of urine in combination with a distended bladder

Causes:
Flaccid/enlarged bladder due to obstruction, spinal injury, stroke, diabetes or neuro

Manifestations:
Frequent urination

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Functional incontinence

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The untimely loss of urine when no urinary or neuro cause is involved

Causes:
Inability to get to the toilet or communicate the need to do so

61
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Reflex incontinence

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Loss of urine when the person doesn’t realize the bladder is full and has no urge to void

Causes:
Disorders that affect the nervous impulse for voiding such as MS, brain tumors or stroke

62
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What medications are used to help overactive bladder

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Anticholinergics - calm an overactive bladder

Ex: oxybutynin (ditropan), tolterodine (Detrol), darifenacin (enablex) and trospium (sanctura)

Block nervous stimulation from the parasympathetic nervous system to help relax and control bladder muscle contractions

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Imipramine (tofranil)

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Tricyclic antidepressant used to treat mixed urge and stress incontinence; has anticholinergic effect

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How do anticholinergics work to treat urinary incontinence

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Block impulses from the parasympathetic nervous system to relax and control the bladder

65
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What is the most important risk factor for bladder cancer in the United States

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Smoking

66
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Clinical manifestations of pkd

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Hypertension 
Hematuria 
Pain in the back, abdomen or flank area 
Headaches 
UTI 
Urinary stones 
Palpable, bilateral enlarged kidneys
67
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Would a H/H be increased or decreased with pkd

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Decreased due to no erythropoietin production

68
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Electrolytes and pkd

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Increased Na, K, Phos

Decreased Ca

69
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What is the most common cause of pyelonephritis

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Bacterium escherchia coli

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Clinical manifestations of pyelonephritis

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Signs of infection, which include fever, chills and nausea/vomiting

Back and/or flank pain , costovertebral tenderness and enlarged kidneys

Symptoms include signs of UTI such as frequent and painful urination and hematuria

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What are the early signs of urosepsis

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Changes in mental status 
Fever 
Tachycardia 
Tachypnea 
Hypotension 
Oliguria 
Leukopenia
72
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Risk factors associated with glomerulonephritis

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Strep infections
Lupus 
Vasculitis 
Hypertension 
Diabetes
73
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Glomerulonephritis

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Damage to glomeruli causes decreased gfr and increased permeability to larger proteins

74
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Clinical manifestations of glomerulonephritis

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Headache 
Increased BP 
Edema 
Lethargic
Low grade fever 
Proteinuria 
Hematuria 
Oliguria 
Dysuria
75
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What is the most common type of renal cancer

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Renal cell carcinoma

Occurs more often in males 50 to 70, blacks and Alaskan/Indian natives

76
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What is the biggest risk factor of developing renal cancer

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Smoking .. chewing tobacco, cigars, snuff

Others:
Familial association, obesity, hypertension, asbestos, cadmium, gasoline

77
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What is the classic triad associated with renal cancer

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Flank mass
Flank pain
Hematuria

78
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Myopia

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Nearsightedness , image falls in front of the retina

79
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Hyperopia

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Farsightedness, image falls behind the retina

80
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Cataract

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Clouding of the eyes crystalline lens

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