renal tubular acidosis

Question 1

how many types of renal tubular acidosis are there

Answer 1

3 types

Question 2

what is RTA associated with

1. hypocholoraemic metabolic acidosis
2. hypercholoraemic metabolic acidosis

Answer 2

1. hypocholoraemic metabolic acidosis

normal anion gap

Question 3

list 3 causes of type 1 RTA

Answer 3

SLE
rheumatoid arthritis
sjorgen’s
idiopathic

Question 4

what are 2 complications assciated with type 1 RTA

Answer 4

nephrocalcinosis

renal stones

Question 5

how is type 1 RTA diagnosed

Answer 5

characteristic changes of urine PH and electrolytes

Question 6

which type of RTA affects the distal tubules

Answer 6

type 1

Question 7

which type of RTA affects the proximal tubules

Answer 7

type 2

Question 8

which type of RTA is rare

Answer 8

type 3

Question 9

which type of RTA causes a mixed picture

Answer 9

type 3

Question 10

which type of K+ imbalance causes RTA 1,2?

1. hypokalaemia
2. hyperkalaemia

Answer 10

1. hypokalaemia

Question 11

what type of K+ imbalance is present in type 4 RTA

Answer 11

hyperkalaemia

Question 12

which type of RTA is the only one to cause kidney stones

Answer 12

type 1

Question 13

what is a major cause of new onset RTA

Answer 13

autoimmune diseases e.g. sjorgens syndrome