Week 3 Renal Disorders Flashcards
Which of the following commonly-used medications can cause drug-induced nephrotoxicity? (Select all that apply)
A Naprosyn
B Macrolides
C Lithium
D Omeprazole
E Beta blockers
F Select serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
G Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs)
H Furosemide
A Naprosyn
C Lithium
D Omeprazole
G Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs)
H Furosemide
Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidneys?
A Control of the production of red blood cells
B Removal of waste products from the body
C Regulation of sodium and potassium in the body
D Production and regulation of calcium levels in the body
D Production and regulation of calcium levels in the body
The kidneys
remove waste products from the body
remove drugs from the body
balance the body’s fluids
release hormones that regulate blood pressure
produce an active form of vitamin D that promotes strong, healthy bones
control the production of red blood cells
Parathyroid hormone causes calcium reabsorption in the kidney, but the kidney does not produce calcium.
Describe the physiology of the nephron by placing the following in the correct order:
Blood flow from afferent arteriole
glomerular filtration
tubular reabsorption
tubular secretion
reabsorption of water
Parts of a UA
color clarity/turbidity pH specific gravity glucose ketones nitrites leukocyte esterase bilirubin urobilrubin blood protein RBCs WBCs squamous epithelial cells casts crystals bacteria yeast
normal UA color
yellow (light/pale to dark/deep amber)
normal UA clarity/turbidity
clear or cloudy
normal UA pH
4.5- 8
normal UA specific gravity
1.005- 1.025
normal UA glucose
= 130 mg/dL
normal UA ketones
none
normal UA nitrites
negative
normal UA leukocyte esterase
negative
normal UA bilirubin
negative
normal UA urobilirubin
small amount (0.5- 1 mg/dL)
normal UA blood
= 3 RBCs
normal UA protein
= 150 mg/d
normal UA RBCs
= 2 RBCs/hpf
normal UA WBCs
= 2 - 5 WBCs/hpf
normal UA squamous epithelial cells
= 15- 20 squamous epithelial cells/hpf
normal UA casts
0- 5 hyaline casts/lpf
normal UA crystals
occasionally
normal UA bacteria
none
normal UA yeast
none
Urine specimen interpretation analyzed
in 3 parts:
gross visual examination
chemical exam/urine dipstick
microscopic exam/urine sediment
can distinguish type of kidney stone
urinary pH
measures how the kidney concentrates urine
specific gravity
results when blood glucose is > 180
glucose
results from fat metabolism
ketones
caused by bacteria in the urine capable of converting nitrates
nitrite
enzyme of WBCs which indicates pyuria
leukocyte esterase
related to certain liver diseases
bilirubin
if significant or persistent, may suggest kidney dx
protein
suggests presence of greater than three RBCs per hpf or myoglobinuria
blood
An adolescent has 2+ proteinuria in a random dipstick urinalysis. A subsequent first-morning voided specimen is negative for protein and urine creatinine ratio is less than 0.2. What will the primary care nurse practitioner do to manage this condition?
A Repeat the first morning urine dipstick test in one year
B Order a 24-hour timed urine collection for creatinine and protein excretion
C Reassure the parents that this is a benign condition with no follow-up needed
D Refer the child to a pediatric nephrologist for further evaluation
A Repeat the first morning urine dipstick test in one year
Orthostatic proteinuria is the most common cause of proteinuria in children and is more common in adolescent males. It is a benign condition but does require follow up urine testing at one year.
A 40-year-old female patient reports hematuria and a urine dipstick and culture indicate a urinary tract infection. After treatment for the urinary tract infection (UTI), what testing is indicated for this patient?
A 24-hour urine collection to evaluate for glomerulonephritis
B Bladder scan
C Repeat urinalysis
D Voiding cystourethrogram
C Repeat urinalysis
After treatment has been completed, repeated urinalysis is necessary to ensure that the hematuria has resolved. Failure to follow hematuria to resolution may result in failure to diagnose a serious condition.
A patient presents to the clinic for red-brown colored urine for the past eight hours. The nurse practitioner orders a urinalysis and and notes there is 2+ heme but negative for red blood cells. What does the nurse practitioner suspect?
A Hemoglobinuria or myoglobinuria
B Acute kidney injury
C A glomerular etiology
D Urethritis
A Hemoglobinuria or myoglobinuria
If a urinalysis is positive for heme but negative for red blood cells, the nurse practitioner should suspect myoglobinuria or hemoglobinuria.
A healthy 14-year-old female has a dipstick urinalysis that is positive for 5-6 RBCs per hpf but otherwise normal. What is the first question the primary care nurse practitioner will ask this patient?
A “Are you sexually active?”
B “Are you taking any medications?”
C “Have you had a recent fever?”
D “When was your last menstrual period (LMP)?”
D “When was your last menstrual period (LMP)?”
Menstrual history should be part of the initial assessment of microscopic hematuria in females of reproductive age since a positive UA for blood can be due to bleeding from the reproductive tract.
An older male patient reports gross hematuria but denies flank pain and fever. What will the nurse practitioner do to manage this patient?
A Monitor his blood pressure closely
B Obtain a catheterized urine sample
C Perform a 24-hour urine collection
D Refer for cystoscopy and imaging
D Refer for cystoscopy and imaging
Gross hematuria in older men denotes a significant risk of malignant disease, so cystoscopy and imaging are indicated. Proteinuria is concerning for hypertension. The patient does not have flank pain or fever, so the likelihood of infection is lower. Catheterizaton and a 24-hour urine collection is not indicated.
A child is diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome, and the nurse practitioner provides primary care in consultation with a pediatric nephrologist. The child was treated with steroids and responded well to this treatment. What will the nurse practitioner tell the child’s parents about this disease?
A “Future episodes are likely to have worse outcomes.”
B “Steroids will be used when relapses occur.”
C “This represents a cure from this disease.”
D “Your child will need to take steroids indefinitely.”
B “Steroids will be used when relapses occur.”
Nephrotic syndrome is a chronic disease characterized by periods of remission and relapse. It is important for the patient and parent to monitor for proteinuria to identify relapse. Steroids are usually taken for 2.5-3 mo. The prognosis is good with steroid responders, relapses decrease as the child gets older.
A child who has nephrotic syndrome is on a steroids and a salt-restricted diet for a relapse of symptoms. A dipstick urinalysis shows 1+ protein, down from 3+ at the beginning of the episode. In consultation with the child’s nephrologist, what is the correct course of treatment considering this finding?
A Begin a taper of the steroid medication while continuing salt restrictions
B Continue with steroids and salt restrictions until the urine is negative for protein
C Discontinue the steroids and salt restrictions now that improvement has occurred
D Consider starting non-corticosteroid medication such as cyclophosphamide
B Continue with steroids and salt restrictions until the urine is negative for protein
Relapses are treated with a short course of steroids and the patient is weaned as soon as proteinuria resolves. During active disease, sodium restrictions may be placed by the nephrologist. Non-corticosteroid medication is started by a nephrologist if the child is steroid dependent, steroid resistant or has frequent relapses.
Which of the following are consistent with a diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome?
A Gross hematuria, microalbuminuria, and decreased GFR
B Proteinuria, peripheral edema, and low serum albumin
C Pyuria, elevated blood pressure, and flank pain
D Hyaline casts, microscopic hematuria, and elevated creatinine
B Proteinuria, peripheral edema, and low serum albumin
Nephrotic range proteinuria, edema, and low serum albumin are all present with nephrotic syndrome. Hyperlipidemia is also a common finding. Microscopic hematuria can occur, but gross hematuria is not characteristic of NS.
Which of the following symptoms commonly occurs with acute glomerulonephritis?
A Fever
B Heavy proteinuria
C Hematuria
D Polyuria
C Hematuria
Acute GN is characterized by HTN, edema, hematuria, azotemia, and slight proteinuria.
A child diagnosed with Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GABHS) two weeks prior is in the clinic with periorbital edema, dyspnea, and elevated blood pressure. A urinalysis reveals tea-colored urine with hematuria and mild proteinuria. What will the primary care nurse practitioner do to manage this condition?
A Prescribe a 10- to 14-day course of high-dose amoxicillin
B Prescribe high-dose steroids in consultation with a nephrologist
C Reassure the parents that this condition will resolve spontaneously
D Refer the child to a pediatric nephrologist for hospitalization
D Refer the child to a pediatric nephrologist for hospitalization
Consultation with a nephrologist is recommended for all cases of nephritis and glomerulonephritis. During the peak of the illness of PSGN, in the first few days when the patient has HTN and oliguria, hospitalization may be required with fluid and sodium restriction and diuretic, antihypertensive, and antibiotic therapy if cultures are positive.
An adult patient diagnosed with acute renal colic is experiencing flank pain and nausea without vomiting. A urinalysis reveals hematuria but is otherwise normal. A radiographic exam shows several radiopaque stones in the ureter which are 1 to 2 mm in diameter. What will the primary nurse practitioner do initially to manage this patient?
A Consult with a urology specialist
B Order pain medication and increased oral fluids
C Prescribe desmopressin and a corticosteroid medication
D Prescribe nifedipine and hospitalize for intravenous antibiotics
B Order pain medication and increased oral fluids
Stones that are less than 5 mm in diameter will usually pass spontaneously. The provider should counsel the patient to increase fluid intake and should prescribe adequate pain medication. A consultation is not necessary unless initial measures fail. Desmopressin and corticosteroids have not been shown to be effective. Nifedipine and IV fluids may be used as a secondary option.
Which factors increase the risk of renal stones? (Select all that apply)
A Excess antacid use
B Living in a cold climate
C Obesity
D History of gout
E Vitamin D excess
A Excess antacid use
C Obesity
D History of gout
Excess antacids, obesity, and a history of gout are linked to renal stone risk. Tropical climates are also linked to renal stone development. Vitamin D excess is not a risk factor.
The primary care nurse practitioner sees a new patient who reports having a diagnosis of chronic kidney disease for several years. The patient is taking one medication for hypertension which has been prescribed since the diagnosis was made. The nurse practitioner orders laboratory tests to evaluate the status of this patient. Which laboratory finding indicates a need to refer the patient to a nephrologist?
A Albumin/creatinine ratio (ACR) of 325 mg/g
B Blood pressure of 145/85 mm Hg
C Glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of 45
D Urine red blood cell (RBC) count of 10/hpf
A Albumin/creatinine ratio (ACR) of 325 mg/g
An albumin/creatinine ratio greater than 300 mg/g warrants referral. A specialist is necessary for persistent hypertension refractory to treatment with four or more agents, a GFR of less than 30, and urine RBC greater than 20/hpf.
Which tests should be monitored regularly to monitor for complications of chronic renal disease (CRD)? (Select all that apply)
A Liver enzymes
B Parathyroid hormone levels
C Serum glucose
D Serum lipids
E Vitamin D levels
B Parathyroid hormone levels
D Serum lipids
E Vitamin D levels
CKD can cause hyperparathyroidism, hyperlipidemia, and alterations in vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus metabolism, so these should be monitored. Liver function and serum glucose are not affected by CKD.
A patient diagnosed with diabetes has symptoms consistent with renal stones. Which type of stone is most likely in this patient?
A Citrate
B Cysteine
C Oxalate
D Uric acid
D Uric acid
Uric acid stones are more prevalent in diabetics. Citrate, cysteine, and oxalate are less common in all patients
Cardiovascular failure is a major cause of what type of renal failure?
a. Prerenal
b. Intrarenal
c. Postrenal
d. Perirenal
a. Prerenal
A 6 yo patient presents with abdominal distension, pain, right sided abdominal mass, fever, and hematuria. What is the top differential diagnosis?
a. A urinary tract infection
b. Appendicitis
c. Wilms’ tumor
d. An intestinal obstruction
c. Wilms’ tumor
The most common cause of nephrotic syndrome is
a. Systemic lupus erythematosus
b. Diabetes mellitus
c. Routine use of NSAIDs
d. Glomerulosclerosis
b. Diabetes mellitus
Which anti-hypertensive medications are contraindicated in clients with renal artery stenosis?
a. Calcium channel blockers
b. Beta blockers
c. ACE inhibitors
d. Cardiac glycosides
c. ACE inhibitors