Renal Tubular Acidosis Types Flashcards
1
Q
Which RTA?
- Often due to hypoaldosteronism
- Hyperkalemia (Prevents PCT from making NH4+)
- Urine pH < 5.5
A
Type 4
2
Q
Which RTA?
- alpha intercalated cells in collecting tubule unable to secrete H+
- Urine pH>5.5
- Hypokalemia
A
Type 1
3
Q
Which RTA?
- Proximal tubule defect of bicarb reabsorption
- Hypokalemia
- Hypophosphatemia
- Urine pH < 5.5
A
Type 2
4
Q
Impaired H+ excretion
A
Type 1
- H+ is 1 letter = type 1
5
Q
Impaired BIcarb reabsorption
A
Type 2
- Bi = type 2
6
Q
Impaired NH4+ excretion
A
Type 4
*NH “4” = Type 4
7
Q
Hypo ALDO
A
Type 4
*Aldo has 4 letters
