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Renal/Urinary tract disorders Flashcards

1
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where are the kidneys located?

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retroperitoneal, enclosed in the renal capsule

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what is the functional unit of the kidney

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nephron

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3
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what has to be involved in order for pain to be present with the kidney

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when renal capsule or ureter is involved–kidneys do not have pain receptors

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4
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renal pyramid function

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channels output to renal pelvis for excretion

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renal calyx function

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channels formed urine from the renal pyramids to the renal pelvis

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6
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renal pelvis function

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blood containing waste products forms urine and is channeled away

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7
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Ureter function

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tube that terminates in the urethra

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8
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Cortex function

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outer layer of the kidney

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9
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medulla location and what is it composed of

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inner portion of kidney, composed of renal pyramids and tubular structures

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10
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Glomerulus located in nephron function

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act as filter for passage of protein-free and RBC-free filtrate

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11
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Bowmans capsule located in nephron function

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contains glomerulus and acts as a filter for urine

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Proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) located in nephron function

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site of reabsorption of glucose, amino acids, metabolites and electrolytes from filtrate

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13
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Loop of henle located in nephron function

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further concentration of filtrate through reabsorption

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14
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Distal convoluted tubule (DCT) located in nephron function

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site from which filtrate enters the collecting tubule

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15
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collecting tubule located in nephron function

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releases urine

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16
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what kind of diffusion does Bowmans capsule operate under?

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passive diffusion

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17
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Normal GFR

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120ml/min

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18
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what happens to glucose when there is too much of it?

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it gets dumped out in urine

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19
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efferent neurons function

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artery carrying blood AWAY from glomerulus

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20
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afferent neurons function

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artery carrying blood TO glomerulus

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21
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parasympathetic system does what to urinary system

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contracts it

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22
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sympathetic system does what to urinary system

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relaxes it

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23
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ureters function

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transport urine from each kidney to bladder

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24
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how is autoregulation of renal blood flow accomplished?

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changing renal vascular resistance

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25
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what happens when to renal blood flow when there is vasoconstriction of renal arteries?

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decrease in renal blood flow

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26
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what happens to GFR when there is vasoconstriction

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it decreases

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27
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what happens to renal blood flow when there is vasodilation?

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it increases

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28
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what happens to GFR when there is vasodilation?

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it increases

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29
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Angiotension II at low concentrations constricts efferent arterioles which does what to GFR?

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increases it

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30
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Angiotension II at high concentrations constricts efferent arterioles which does what to GFR?

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decreases it

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31
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what do ACE inhibitors do to efferent arterioles and how does it effect GFR?

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dilates them which decreases GFR

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32
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which substances are not usually filtered?

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large proteins, negatively charged molecules, lipid soluble hormones bound to plasma proteins

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33
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what is filtered through kidneys but NOT reabsorbed or secreted?

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inulin

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34
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Oncotic pressure of Bowmans capsule allows how much protein to be filtered?

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a small amount of protein

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35
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increased hydrostatic pressure of Bowmans capsule is done by the ureters by doing what?

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constricting

36
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ANP and BNP do what?

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cause relaxation

37
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why does NFP decrease with liver disease?

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not making plasma proteins

38
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what happens to BUN and serum creatinine when GRF is decreased?

A

they increase

39
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if there is an increase in plasma protein what happens to GFR?

A

it increases

40
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if there is a ureteral stone, what happens to GFR?

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it decreases

41
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primary active transport

A

Hydrogen and calcium are removed from cells

42
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secondary active transport

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sodium (or other ions)supply energy for transport

43
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transport maximum

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max rate that a substance will be reabsorbed

44
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Urinalysis is a test for the evaluation of?

A

renal system and for determining renal disease

45
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Urine culture and sensitivity is a urine test that identifies the presence of?

A

microorganisms and determines the specific antibiotics needed

46
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Specific gravity is a urine test that measures?

A

specific gravity of urine

47
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creatinine clearance is the most accurate when measuring what?

48
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clearance refers to the complete removal of a substance from what?

49
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why is creatinine clearance important?

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because creatinine is filtered by glomeruli but not reabsorbed by the tubules

50
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how is the creatinine clearance test done?

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blood is drawn at start of test and morning the day that 24 hr urine specimen collection is complete

51
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what should you tell the patient to do while doing creatinine clearance test

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drink lots of fluids before and during the test, avoid teas coffee, medications during test

52
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GFR is a function of

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permeability of capillary walls

vascular pressure and filtration pressure

53
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relationship between GFR and creatinine clearance

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creatinine clearance = GFR since tubules neither reabsorb nor secrete creatinine

54
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Creatinine clearance calculation

A

GFR + (quantity of urine) x (creatinine concentration in urine) / (serum creatinine)

55
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VMA (Anillylmandelic Acid) test

A

24 hr urine collection to diagnose pheochromocytoma, a tumor of adrenal gland

56
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because a VMA (Anillylmandelic Acid) test is looking for a pheochromocytoma, (a tumor of adrenal gland) what will there be lots of in the urine?

A

catecholamines

57
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17-Ketosteroids test

A

24 hr urine that tests for endocrine imbalances

58
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uric acid test

A

24 hr urine test to diagnose gout and kidney disease

59
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KUB

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looks for kidney stones

60
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Intravenous pyelogram (IVP)

A

injection of dye that outlines the renal system

61
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what should patient do after a Intravenous pyelogram (IVP)

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drink at least 1 liter of fluid, monitor for bleeding

62
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renal angiography

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injection of dye to examine renal arterial supply

63
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renal angiography pre-procedure duties

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warn patient may feel burning sensation after dye injected, NPO after midnight, void right before procedure, give enema, mark peripheral pulses

64
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renal angiography post-procedure duties

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assess peripheral pulses, bedrest, sandbag insertion 4-8 hrs, give fluids

65
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Renal scan

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IV injection of dye to show renal blood flow

66
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renal scan pre-procedure duties

A

patient will be motionless

67
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renal scan post-procedure duties

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radioactivity is eliminated in 24 hrs, (double bag diapers)

68
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oliguria

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urine <400ml/day, this results in renal failure if not corrected

69
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anuria

A

complete cessation of urine flow

70
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significant acute renal failure is associated with DAILY increase in?

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serum creatinine and urea nitrogen

71
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pre-renal causes of acute renal failure

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hypovolemia, cardiovascular disorders, peripheral vasodilation, renovascular obstruction, severe vasoconstriction,

72
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pre-renal causes of ARF can lead to what?

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Intra-renal causes

73
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pre-renal causes of ARF cannot lead to?

A

post-renal causes

74
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Intra-renal causes of ARF

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acute tubular necrosis, obstetric complications, pigment release, parenchymal disorders

75
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parenchymal disorders

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parts of an organ that are concerned with its function as opposed to its framework

76
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parenchymal disorder example

A

sickle cell disease

77
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acute tubular necrosis

A

something attacked nephron

78
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post-renal causes of ARF

A

ureteral obstruction, bladder obstruction, urethral obstruction

79
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1 post-renal cause of ARF

A

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy

80
Q

gold standard for interstitial nephritis diagnoses?

A

renal biopsy

81
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when will BUN be increased?

A

GI bleed, renal failure

82
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when will creatinine be increased?

A

renal failure

83
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osteitis fibrosa

A

high bone turn over, low calcium levels

84
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osteomalacia

A

low bone turnover

85
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uremics will have high or low levels of serum calcium?

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