wk 8- urology

Question 1

what tests would you want to assess renal function

Answer 1

1. Blood
   * Urea, creatinine, eGFR
2. Urinalysis
   * pH, specific gravity, protein,
   erythrocytes/haemoglobin, leukocytes, nitrite
3. Urine microscopy
   * Casts, crystals, red blood cell morphology, cytology
4. Imaging

Question 2

renal symptoms

Answer 2

-polyuria
-dysuria: discomfort on passing urine
-haematuria: blood in urine