Urology/Renal Flashcards
Inflammation of the foreskin and head of the penis
pain, redness, and a foul-smelling discharge from under the foreskin
Balanitis
Balanitis Tx
topical antifungals BID x 1-3 weeks (clotramazole 1%, miconazole 2%)
Drugs to avoid in BPH…
anticholinergics and antihistamines
BPH Tx to decrease prostate size…
finasteride (5 alpha reductase inhibitors)
discharge from the penis or vagina, painful or more frequent urination, cervicitis, PID, lymphogranuloma venereum, or infertility
Chlamydia
Chlamydia Dx?
NAAT
Tx of chlamydia?
azithromycin 1 g PO + ceftriaxone 250 mg IM x 1
or
doxycycline BID x 7 days + IM ceftriaxone
UTI Tx in pregnancy
macrobid 100 mg PO BID x 7 days
OR
Keflex 500 mg BID x 7 days
dysuria, unilateral dull aching scrotal pain that can radiate up the ipsilateral flank
(+) Prehn’s sign
epididymitis
Dx of epididymitis…
UA
Tx of epididymitis over 35…
supportive care + levaquin 500mg QD x 10 days
Tx of epididymitis UNDER 35…
doxycycline 100 mg PO BID x 10 d
PLUS
ceftriaxone 250mg IM x 1 dose
edema + HTN + hematuria + RBC Casts/dysmorphic RBCs + proteinuria 1-3.5 g/day + azotemia
Nephritic Syndrome
Severe proteinuria > 3.5 g/day
Massive edema
Fatty casts with “maltese cross” sign
Hypoalbuminemia, hyperlipidemia, and lipiduria
Oval fat bodies
Nephrotic Syndrome
MC cause of acute glomerulonephritis…
IgA Nephropathy
What type of nephritic glomerulonephritis?
Young males
Hx of URI/GI Infx 24-48 hours ago
IgA nephropathy
What type of nephritic glomerulonephritis?
10-14 days after infection - diagnosed with ASO titers and low serum complement - treatment is supportive + antibiotics
Post-strep
What type of nephritic glomerulonephritis?
due to SLE, viral hepatitis
membranoproliferative
What type of nephritic glomerulonephritis?
(+) anti-GBM antibodies, dx linear IgG deposits
goodpasture’s syndrome
Tx for goodpastures syndrome
high dose steroids
plasmapheresis
cyclophosphamide