Tubulointerstitial Nephritis Flashcards
1
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two types
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drug-induced interstitial nephritis
analgesic nephropathy
2
Q
common drug causes of drug-induced interstitial nephritis
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ampicillin, rifampicin, thiazide diuretics, NSAIDs and allopurinol
3
Q
when does drug-induced interstitial nephritis start?
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15 days after starting drug
4
Q
presentation of drug-induced interstitial nephritis
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fever
rash
5
Q
diagnosis of drug-induced interstitial nephritis
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bloods can show eosinophilia
6
Q
management of drug-induced interstitial nephritis
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withdrawal
some has long-lasting damage
7
Q
who is analgesic nephropathy more common in?
A
women
patients taking different kinds of analgesics over a long period
8
Q
presentation
A
papillary necrosis in addition to the tubulointerstitial nephritis
anaemia
non-specific symptoms= headaches
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