Urogenital Flashcards
Give the name and class of 2 drugs used to treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Alpha Blocker/ Alpha-adrenergic antagonist (1) – Tamsulosin (1)
- 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor (1) – Sildenafil / Viagra (1)
Berry aneurysms are a complication of which kidney disease?
Autosomal Dominant (1) Polycystic Kidney Disease (1)
What parasite can cause bladder cancer?
Schistosomiasis
What antibiotic is used to treat cystitis?
Trimethoprim or nitrofurantoin
What is the classical triad of symptoms for a renal cell cancer?
- Flank pain (1)
- Haematuria (1)
- Palpable Mass (1)
Give 3 function of the kidney
Excretion of: water/soluble wastes/urea/creatinine/drugs
- Ultrafiltration
- Maintains: volume of circulating fluids/ electrolyte balance / acid-base balance
- Endocrine functions: Produces Epo
Give a Pre-renal, Renal and Post-renal cause of Chronic Kidney Disease
- Pre-renal: BP/ DM/ High Cholesterol (1)
- Renal: Glomerulonephritis / PKD / Drugs e.g NSAIDS/Lithium (1)
- Post-renal: Kidney stones / Enlarged Prostate (1)
What is the definition of erectile dysfunction?
The inability to gain and maintain an erection (1) long enough to achieve sexual satisfaction (1)
Give 3 clinical features of Nephrotic Syndrome?
- Proteinuria / Frothy Urine (1)
- Hypoalbuminaemia (1)
- Hyperlipidaemia (1)
- Peripheral Oedema/ Fluid overloaded (1)
Give a cause of Nephritic Syndrome?
- IgA nephropathy
- Post streptococcal infection
- ANCA
- Goodpasture’s
- SLE
Give 2 storage and 2 voiding symptoms in relation to the lower urinary tract
Storage: Frequency, Urgency, Nocturia, Incontinence
- Voiding: Poor stream, Hesitancy, Straining, Incomplete emptying, Terminal dribble
Stress incontinence is a prevalent urinary problem in women that increases with age. Give an example of a non pharmacological, pharmacological and surgical management option for stress incontinence.
Non-Pharmacological: Pelvic Floor Exercises (1)
- Pharacological: Duloxetine (1)
- Surgical : Sling / Colposuspension / Artificial urinary sphincter (1)
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men with an average lifetime risk of 1/8.
Which ethnic group are at an increased risk of prostate cancer?
Afro-Caribbean
Name the gram negative bacteria that causes chlamydia
Chlamydia Trachomatis
Name the gram negative bacteria that causes gonorrhoea
Neisseria Gonhorroea
What drug is used in the treatment of Syphilis?
Benzathine Penicillin/ Azithromycin
What are the roles of the kidneys?
A WET BED
- Acid base balance
- Water balance
- EPO
- Toxin removal
- Blood pressure
- Electrolyte balance (Phosphate excretion, urea K+, creatinine etc)
- (Vit) D activation
What would happen in CKD to blood pressure?
- Fluid overload
= Hypertension
What would happen to blood in CKD?
- EPO production failure
= Anaemia
What would happen to blood pH in CKD?
- Failure of pH homeostasis
= Acidosis
What would happen to PTH in CKD?
- low vit D activation so hypocalcaemia
- Low phosphate excretion so hyperphosphataemia
= Excess PTH production (secondary)
What is CKD?
Abnormalities of kidney structure or function, present for >3 months with implications for health
What statistically counts as abnormal kidney function?
eGFR < 60 ml/min
or Albuminuria
What are the G stages of CKD?
They show the GFR with 1 being >90, and 5 being <15
What are the A stages of CKD?
They show the extent of albuminuria
How is CKD diagnoised?
eGFR <60 ml/min
Urine ACR >3mg/mmol
How does CKD present?
Usually asymptomatic (can get occasional haematuria, oedema)
What are the most common causes of CKD?
Diabetes
Hypertension/ atherosclerosis
Glomerulonephritis
How would CKD be treated?
- Give up smoking
- Lipid control (healthy diet, low alcohol, statin)
- Blood pressure control
- Glycaemic control if diabetic
- Reduce proteinuria
- Dietary supplements
- Fluid control- low salt intake, diuretics
- Dialysis and transplant
What is “CKD MBD”?
Chronic kidney disease mineral bone disease
Name a potassium-sparing diuretic
Amiloride.
Eplerenone
Spironolactone
Name a non-potassium sparing diuretic
Furosemide
What are the types of kidney replacement therapy?
- Haemodialysis
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Kidney transplant
Give 2 pros of haemodialysis
- Can be commenced quickly (can be used in an emergency)
- Patient doesn’t need training
- Gives good clearances (can be used in obese patients or anuric patients)
Give 2 cons of haemodialysis
- Usually performed in hospitals
- Issues with vascular access
- Patients can feel “washed out” after
Give 2 pros of peritoneal dialysis
- Fits round the patient’s life easily
- Gentler, less hypotension
- Better individualised to patient’s residual kidney function
Give 2 cons of peritoneal dialysis
- Requires training
- Infection
- May be inadequate in those with poor residual function or a high BMI
Give 2 pros of kidney transplant in CKD
- Near complete physiological correction
- Improved mortality
- Better quality of life
Give 2 cons of kidney transplant in CKD
- Supply of organs
- Operative risk
- Immunosuppresion
What type of diuretic is given to CKD patients and why?
Non-potassium sparing diuretic e.g. furosemide
(Loop diuretic)
CKD leads to hyperphosphataemia, so a potassium sparing diuretic would exacerbate this
Where do the kidneys lie?
T11-L3
Where do the renal arteries come off?
L1
How much urine does each kidney produce per day?
1-1.5L
Approx how long are the ureters?
25-30cm
Is the detrusor relaxed or contracted during voiding?
Contracted
What is the action and origin of the hypogastric nerve?
It relaxes the detrusor and originated from T10-L2 (sympathetic)
What is the action and origin of the pelvic nerve?
IT contracts the detrusor and originates from S2-S4 (parasympathetic)
What is the action and origin of the pudendal nerve?
It causes external sphincter contraction and originates from s2-s4 (Somatic)
How does the bladder increase in volume?
The detrusor muscle relaxes to accommodate increase in fluid volume
What is the nervous response if the bladder is full but it is inappropriate to void?
- Afferents reaching PAG and higher cortical centres are processed and PMC is not activated
- Inhibits parasympathetic
- Stimulates sympathetic and somatic
What is the nervous response if the bladder is full and it is appropriate to void?
- Afferents reaching PAG and higher cortical centres are processed and PMC is activated
- Stimulates parasympathetic
- Inhibits sympathetic and somatic
Which of the following is not a function of the kidneys? A) Water removal B) Vitamin D activation C) Erythropoietin production D) Creatinine production E) Acid-base balance
D
What is the average GFR? A) 1 ml/min B) 125 ml/min C) 150 ml/min D) 1000 ml/min E) 2000 ml/min
B
Which of the following makes a substance less likely to be filtered? A) Increased blood pressure B) Smaller substance C) Attachment to a protein D) High surface a rea E) Positively charged substance
C
Which tubule section of the nephron has cuboidal epithelium with microvilli for bulk reabsorption? A) Proximal convoluted tubule B) Descending limb of loop of henle C) Ascending limb of loop of henle D) Distal convoluted tubule E) Collecting duct
A
Which of the following is false?
A) The loop of henle is only found on juxtamedullary (15%) of nephrons- 85% do not extend into medulla
B) The ascending limb is impermeable to water, and functions for Na, K and Cl reabsorption
C) The macula densa is detected on the distal convoluted tubule, and signals for renin release if there are low Na level
D) The principle cells of the collecting to control acid-base levels by adjusting levels of H+ and HCO3-
E) Aldosterone and ADH act upon the cells of the distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct for fine tuning of the urine
D
Which of the following can cause metabolic acidosis? A) Hypoventilation B) Diarrhoea C) Respiratory failure D) Vomitting E) High aldosterone
B
What receptor does ADH bind to? A) V2R B) P2C C) GLUT 2 D) GLUT 4 E) S4K
A
V2R receptors on principle cells
Which of the following is not an effect of angiotensin II?
A) Tubular reabsorption of Na+ and Cl-, and excretion of K+
B) Increased thirst response
C) Vasoconstriction of blood vessels
D) Aldosterone release from zona glomerulosa
E) Increased parasympathetic activity
E
Which of the following is true?
A) Aldosterone causes excretion of Na+
B) ANP is released when there is a lack of cardiac distention signalling BP is too low
C) ANP acts by blocking sodium channels in the collecting duct
D) ANP increases aldosterone release via renin secretion
E) ANP causes vasoconstriction of the afferent arteriole, decreasing GFR
C
What is the active form of vitamin D? A) 7-decholesterol B) Calcitriol C) 25 OH Vitamin D D) 25, 25 (OH)2 Vitamin D E) Calcitrioic acid
B
What is the name of the muscle of the bladder used for micturition? A) Puborectalis B) Pubococcygeus C) Detrusor D) Sartorius E) Soleus
C
What part of the urogenital sinus forms the urethra? A) The upper part B) The pelvic part C) The phallic part D) The caudal part
B
What is the developing system of the definite kidney? A) Prosenephros B) Mesonephros C) Metanephros D) Rhombencephalon E) Prosencephalon
C
Which of the following could cause post-renal acute kidney injury? A) Heart failure B) Sepsis C) ACE inhibitors D) Glomerulonephritis E) Enlarged prostate
E
Which of the following is NOT region of the male urethra? A) Pre-prostatic B) Prostatic C) Membranous D) Pelvic E) Spongy
D
What is the role of hCG during pregnancy?
A) Regulates levels of progesterone, prepares the uterus for the baby, prepares the breasts for lactation, induces synthesis for oxytocin receptors
B) Prevents miscarriage- builds up endometrium for support of placenta, inhibits uterine contractility
C) Stimulates oestrogen/progesterone production by ovary
D) Role in initiation of labour
E) Triggers “caring” response, responsible for uterine contractions during pregnancy and labour
C
What is the role of prostaglandins during pregnancy?
A) Limits uterine activity, softens cervix, and involved in cervical ripening for delivery
B) Prevents miscarriage- builds up endometrium for support of placenta, inhibits uterine contractility
C) Increases milk production
D) Role in initiation of labour
E) Triggers “caring” response, responsible for uterine contractions during pregnancy and labour
D
Which of the following does not happen during pregnancy?
A) Increased cardiac output
B) Increased systemic blood pressure
C) Darkened areola of breasts
D) Increased acid reflux and gastroparesis
E) Increased blood volume
B
What happens during the latent phase of labour?
A) Small amount of cervical dilation
B) Organised uterine contractions and dilation
C) Foetal expulsion
D) Placental expulsion
E) Rupture of amniotic sac
A
Which of the following is false?
A) During pregnancy, the uterus is sealed at the outlet by firm, inflexible collagen fibres- this is maintained by progesterone
B) In the last few weeks of pregnancy, the cervix becomes soft and flexible
C) Cervical ripening occurs due to enzymatically mediated breakdown of collagen fibres
D) Synthesis of enzymes is mediated by progesterone, hGC, and oxytocin
E) Labour is initated by PGFa
D
What is the outermost serous layer of the uterus? A) Endometrium B) Perimetrium C) Myometrium D) Endomysium E) Epimysium
B
Which of the following hormones is NOT produced by the placenta during pregnancy? A) hCS B) Progesterone C) Prolactin D) Oestrogen E) Relaxin
C
What is the first follicle in the cycle known as? A) Secondary follicle B) Small primary follicle C) Primordial follicle D) Pre-ovulatory follicle E) Corpus luteum
C
What triggers shedding of the stratum functionalis during the menstrual cycle?
A) An increase in hGRH
B) A drop in LH levels after the LH surge
C) An increase in FSH levels
D) An increase in oestrogen levels
E) A drop in progesterone levels
E
Of an average 28 cycle, on which day is the highest LH levels seen? A) Day 10-11 B) Day 12-13 C) Day 14 D) Day 15-16 E) Day 18-20
B
What stage comes after the cleavage stage of embryo development? A) Syngamy B) Compaction C) Cavitation D) Expansion E) Hatching
B
What is the first stage of embryo implantation? A) Apposition B) Attachment C) Trophoblast differentiation D) Invasion E) Maternal recognition
A
Which of the following does not derived from the Mullerian duct? A) Fallopian tubes B) Uterus C) Cervix D) Upper 1/3 of vagina E) Clitoris
E
Which of the following statements is false?
A) Sertoli cells in the testis secrete Mullerian inhibitory factor, which causes degeneration of the paramesonephric duct
B) 5- alpha reductase converts testosterone to dihydryotestosterone androgen which triggers development of the external male genitalia
C) If an individual is SRY positive their wolffian duct regresses and Mullerian duct develops
D) The genitalia is differentiated by 10 weeks
E) Leydig cells of the testes secrete testosterone, which causes the wolffian duct to become the seminal vesicle, vas deferens and epididymis
C
During which phase of meiosis does crossing over occur? A) Prophase I B) Metaphase I C) Anaphase I D) Prophase II E) Metaphase II
A