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Urinary/Renal Flashcards

1
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five functions of the kidney

A

Blood filtration, reabsorption, secretion
Fluid balance regulation
Blood pressure via fluid balances
Acid/base balance regulation through electrolytes
Hormone production (erythropoietin)

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2
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two hormones responsible for fluid balance regulation

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ADH (anti diuretic hormone)
Aldosterone

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3
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The rate at which plasma is filtered as it goes through the glomerulus

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glomerular filtration rate

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4
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Normally, about _____ of the plasma is removed from circulation every minute

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25%

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5
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ADH (anti diuretic hormone) is released by the ______ ______ and acts on the _____ ______ _____, causing _____ water reabsorbtion

A

pituitary gland
distal convoluted tubule
more

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6
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helps regulate your blood pressure by managing the levels of sodium (salt) and potassium in your blood and impacting blood volume

A

aldosterone

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7
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Many drugs must be used with caution or at ______ ______ for patients with renal insufficiency.

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modified doses

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8
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three uses of osmotic diuretics

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decrease IOP
reduce cerebral edema
ascites

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9
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______ diuretics have a longer duration than loop diuretics

A

thiazide

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10
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two uses for thiazide diuretics

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nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
hypertension in dogs

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11
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potassium sparing diuretics work by antagonizing _______

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aldosterone

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12
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what diuretic should be avoided in addison’s patients

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potassium sparing diurects

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13
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two indications for carbonic anhydrase inhibitor diuretics

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Reduce IOP (Glaucoma-open angle)
Metabolic alkalosis

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14
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what do cholinergic agonist/parasympathomimetic drugs mimic

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acetylcholine

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15
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two urinary indications for cholinergic agonist/parasympathomimetic drugs

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Used to improve bladder tone
Correct bladder atony which is common following obstruction

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16
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lack of normal tone or tension

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atony

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17
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adverse effect of anticholinergic/parasympatholytic drugs

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decreased gastric motility

18
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two uses of adrenergic antagonists/alpha adrenergic antagonist (alpha blockers) for urinary issues

A

Reduce urethra sphincter tone—relax and PEEE!!!!
Mild hypertension (Vasodilation) associated with chronic renal failure

19
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what do adrenergic antagonists/beta adrenergic antagonist (beta blockers) block

A

catecholamines

20
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what do ACE inhibitors reduce

A

vasoconstriction

21
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two uses for ACE inhibitors

A

Used to treat hypertension (Chronic renal failure)
Protein losing glomerulonephritis

22
Q

inflammation and damage to the filtering part of the kidneys (glomerulus)

A

glomerulonephritis

23
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what are calcium channel blockers/vasodilators used for

A

hypertension due to chronic renal failure

24
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what is ADH (Vasopressin) used to treat

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Treats diabetes insipidus PU/PD without hyperglycemia

25
Q

used to dissolve crystals and stones resulting from alkaline urine.

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urinary acidifiers

26
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why are urinary acidifiers no longer used

A

because we have pH modifying urinary diets

27
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urinary acidifiers are not used for what

A

kidney/liver disease

28
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used to prevent Ammonium acid urate, calcium oxalate, and cystine uroliths

A

urinary alkalizers

29
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used to prevent uric acid (gout)

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Xanthine Oxidase inhibitors

30
Q

three causes for urinary incontinence

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neurogenic (nervous system)
non neurogenic (physical, hormonal, etc)
behavioral

31
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which urinary incontinence drug is risky and estrogen based

A

Diethylstilbestrol

32
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which urinary incontinence drug is safe

A

Phenylpropanolamine

33
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Phenylpropanolamine works on _____ muscle

A

smooth

34
Q

urinary tract analgesic drug

A

Phenazopyradine

35
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do not use Phenazopyradine in what species

A

cats

36
Q

what are tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline) used for

A

FLUTD cats

37
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what does FLUTD mean

A

Feline lower urinary tract disease

38
Q

Lubricate lining of bladder and urethra – crystals and bacteria do not adhere

A

Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs)

39
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reinforce GAGs effect

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Pentosan Polysulfated Sodium

40
Q

Phosphate binder in intestinal tract

A

epakitin

41
Q

reduces azotemia - “enteric dialysis”

A

azodyl

42
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uses dietary supplements to bind or transform certain molecules so they no longer pass through the gut lining

A

enteric dialysis

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