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Dr.Katovich Renal Diseases
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Term
For the kidney to function normally what 3 things must occur?
Definition

1. Adequate blood flow thru the glomerular capillaries

2. The capillaries must be intact and filter only fluids and small STs (no protein/blood cells)

3. Tubules must be able to reabsorb essential substances from the filtrate while excreting others into the filtrate to be eliminated

Term
Define renal failure
Definition
A condition in which the kidneys FAIL TO REMOVE the METABOLIC END PRODUCTS from the blood and to REGULATE FLUID, electrolyte and pH balance of the extracellular fluids.
Term
What are the underlying causes for renal failure?
Definition

1. renal disease

2. Systemic disease such as Hypertension/diabetes (this accounts for 2/3 of cases)

Term
Renal disease can be categorized as _____________ or ____________.
Definition

Acute and chronic

 

Term
T/F:  Chronic renal disease is progressive, slow development of renal failure and occurs over the course of the years.  Because it can affect any portion of the kidney it is hard to determine the original cause as it progresses because it will all eventually become destroyed/scarred.
Definition

True

 

 

(sorry guys, sometimes I just write the notecards just to make sure you got it, even tho it may seem like a duh!!)

Term
Diseases that primarily involve the glomerulus are called
Definition
Glomerulonephritis
Term
Diseases involved primarily with the renal tubules are called
Definition

Pyelonephritis and

Polycyystic kidney disease

Term
Diseases that interfere with blood perfusion to the renal paraenchyma is called
Definition
Nephrosclerosis
Term
Many of chronic renal diseases are not ______________.
Definition
Reversible
Term
What is acute renal failure?
Definition
A rapid decline in kidney function, resulting in an inability to maintain fluid and electrolyte homeostasis and failure to excrete nitrogenous wastes.
Term
What 2 things characterizes an ARF?
Definition

1. Sudden drop in urine output

2. Fall in GFR

Term
What is Oliguria?
Definition
A decline in urine output
Term
ARF is considered to be _________ unlike chronic.
Definition
Reversible
Term
Dysfunction for ARF can be pre-renal (_____________), Post-renal (_____________) or renal (______________).
Definition

Blood flow

Obstruction

Acute Tubular necrosis (ATN)

Term
What happens to the GFR as we age?
Definition
It decreases which makes the elderly more susceptible to ARF. 
Term
ARF is most common in what kind of patients?
Definition
Seriously ill patients in ICU
Term
What is a common indicator of ARF?
Definition
Azotemia
Term
Define Azotemia
Definition
Refers to the retention of N2 wastes, either thru the inability of the kidney to excrete them or thru their failure to be delivered to the kidney
Term
Azotemia is reflected by an increase in _______________.
Definition
Blood Urea N2 (BUN)
Term
What is Uremia?
Definition
A complex SYNDROME characterized by many changes that occurs when AZOTEMIA BECOMES SYMPTOMATIC- IT AFFECTS ALL ORGANS.
Term
What kind of changes can occur during Uremia?
Definition

1. Volume

2. Electrolyte

3. Acid base

4. Endocrine

Term
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) accounts for 26 million/ 90,000 deaths a year.  What is the leading cause?
Definition
Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension
Term
ARF in ICU condition affects ______ of all hospitalized patients with a mortality rate of > ______.
Definition

5 %

50%

Term
T/F:  5 million Americans suffer from kidney stones. Most of them are aged btwn 20-40 yo.
Definition
False; its about 1 million
Term
Rapidly progressing Glomerulonephritis is aka
Definition
Goodpasture disease
Term
Before significant functional impairment of the kidneys is seen, as much as ________ of the nephrons must be destroyed.
Definition
90%
Term
Renal dysfunction is ___________ until > 60% of renal function is lost.
Definition
ASYMPTOMATIC
Term
Above what amount of protein in the urine would be considered a problem?
Definition

> 150 mg/dg

 

(Proteinuria)

Term
Simple dipstick test is aka
Definition
Urine Sample
Term
Proteinuria is suggestive of a __________
Definition
Glomerular problem
Term
What is Hematuria?
Definition

Blood in the urine

It is suggestive of a LOWER URINARY TRACT DISEASE or renal disease

Term
What is the normal [M+]?
Definition

4.5- 8

(it varies thruout the day)

Term
The pH is ______ after a meal, ______ during sleep and __________ with fever.
Definition

Higher due to alkaline tide

Decreased due to hypoventilation

Decreased due to metabolic acidosis

Term

If you have an acidic pH indicates _____________

If you have an alkaline pH indicates ____________ also suggestive for ____________.

Definition

Uric Acid in gout

PO4 stones; UTI

Term
The usual range of specific gravity for urine is between 1.010 to 1.025; if dehydrated it can concentrate to ________.
Definition
1.040
Term
In CKD, the kidney lose the ability to _________ first and then lose the aiblity to ____________.
Definition

Concentrate the urine

Dilute the urine

Term
What is nocturia?
Definition
Having to pee alot of times and indicates a tubular dysfunction
Term
GFR measures amount of functional renal tissue. What is the normal GFR?
Definition

115-125 mL/min

(decreases with age)

Term
What is the best way to measure GFR?
Definition

1. Inulin clearance test

2. Creatinine clearance test

3. BUN

Term
Creatinine is ____________, not _________ and not ___________.
Definition

Filterd

Secreted

Reabsorbed

Term
As GFR decreases, BUN will _____________.
Definition
Increase
Term
What is PAH excretion?
Definition
Para-aminohippurate; it is filtered and excreted 92+% cleared on first pass and is a good estimate of renal plasma flow
Term
What are some tubular function tests?
Definition

1. PAH excretion

2. Concentration and dilute tests

3. Na+ concentration test

4. Urine acidification test

Term
What is CAST?
Definition

Classified according to shape and is constituents are MUCOPROTEIN MATRIX with cells and debris

"moldings of the tubules"

Term
What are the different types of CAST you can have?
Definition

1. Hyaline

2. RBC

3. WBC

4. Fatty

5. Broad, Granular

Term
Hyaline CAST is ______________.
Definition
Devoid of cells- clear cylinders of protein
Term
CAST of RBC leaking are a _____________ dysfunction.
Definition
Glomerular
Term
WBC is indicative of an infection and is often seen in ___________________
Definition
Pyelonephritis
Term
Fatty CASTS indicate ____________ syndrome
Definition
Nephrotic
Term
Broad, Granular CASTS contain dead cells and are formed in __________- and are typical of ______________.
Definition

Collecting Ducts

End Stage Renal Failure (ESRF)

Term
___________________ is used to take x-rays in order to visualize the cortex of the kidney.
Definition
Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP)
Term
If the cortex is thin when given an IVP then it indicates _____________________
Definition
Glomerulonephritis
Term
If cortex has moth-eaten appearance during IVP then it indicates _________________.
Definition
Pyelonephritis and ischemia
Term
With a retrograde pyelogram a _______________is advanced up the ___________. Or a contrast media is injected into the _____________.
Definition

Catheter; ureter

Renal pelvis

Term
With a renal angiography a catheter advances via the ___________ to the level of the ___________.
Definition
Femoral artery; renal artery
Term
A renal angiography will determine _______________, presence of neoplasms, and arrangement of arteries and veins.
Definition
ARTERIAL STENOSIS
Term
This kind of ARF is due to an abnormal renal blood flow or myocardial dysfunction.
Definition
Pre-renal
Term
This type of ARF is due to parenchymal injury(intrinsic).
Definition
Renal
Term
This type of ARF occurs with some type of tubular obstruction that interferes with elimination of urine from the kidney.
Definition
Post-renal
Term
__________% of ARF cases are pre-renal or renal
Definition
80-95
Term
ARF is usually manifested by a fall in urine output to less than __________.  And the syndrome is characterzied by a sudden _____________ in GFR.
Definition

400 mL/day

decrease

Term
Broad categories of causes of ARF are ____________ and __________.
Definition
Ischemic; Nephrotoxic injury
Term
If you have a pressure < ________ then you get severe volume depletion because autoregulation no longer works.
Definition
65 mmHg
Term
What happens when you lose volume to make a pre-renal state?
Definition
The loss of volume causes the vessels to constrict which lowers the renal blood flow and GFR.
Term
What is volume shift and what can do this?
Definition
When fluid is taken out of the extracellular spaces to decrease in vascular filling.  Vasodilating drugs can distribute the volume throughout the body so less is at the kidneys.
Term
The normal BUN:creatinine is __________ but with ARF it is closer to ____________.
Definition

10:1

20:1

Term
What is cirrhosis?
Definition
When the liver no longer makes proteins or aka hypoproteinemia.
Term
The tubular response of ARF is to conserve ______________ and thus reduce ___________.
Definition

Water and Salt

Urine Volume

Term
Oliguria is due to low ____________ we know this because of the low excretion of Na+.
Definition
Renal perfusion
Term
What are some expected signs of patients with oliguria?
Definition

1. Dry mucosal membranes

2. Poor skin turgor

3. Rapid pulse

4. Low B.P.

Term
Why would you want to avoid using NSAIDs if you have ARF?
Definition
Because they inhibit PG synthesis--which are vasodilators so the ischemia is potentiated and the prognosis worsened
Term
What are some potential causes of pre-renal conditions leading to ARF?
Definition

1. Hypovolemia

2. Decreased vascular filling

3. Heart failure and cardiogenic shock

4. Decreased renal perfusion due to vasoactive mediators, drugs or diagnostic agents

Term
What is the most common underlying problem in men with post renal ARF?
Definition
Prostatic hyperplasia
Term
In post-renal ARF, if you have complete obstruction of both kidneys you get _____________ or ___________.  If you have a partial obstruction then you get ______________.
Definition

Oliguria; anuria

Polyuria

Term
Which category of ARF will have  a normal urinalysis?
Definition

Post-renal

(most difficult to diagnose)

Term
What is the treatment for post renal ARF and what does it result when relieved?
Definition

Treatment is to relieve the obstruction

Causes Post-obstructive diuresis

Term
Why does post-obstrucitve diuresis occur upon relief of post-renal ARF?
Definition
Because there is a buildup of urea and other metabolites, and salt and water.  A profound polyuria may last a few hrs or a few days.
Term
T/F: Renal Parenchymal Diease is caused by a varitey of mecahims that damge structures within the kidney (glomerular, tubular, or interstitial)
Definition
True
Term
If blood flow is reduced or blocked for over 40 mins what can result?
Definition
ATN
Term
____________% of the cases of renal ARF fall into the category of ____________.
Definition

80

ATN

Term
Tubular damage triggers _______________ of preglomerular arterioles to ____________ GFR via the RAS.
Definition

Vasoconstriction

Decrease

Term
ATN is defined as ___________potentially reversible, decrease in renal function following _________ or ____________ injury to the kidneys.
Definition

Acute

Toxic

Ischemic

Term
ATN is characterized by destruction of ________________ with acute suppresion of renal function.
Definition
 TUBULAR EPITHELIAL CELLS
Term
What are some characteristics of ATN?
Definition

1. decrease in GFR

2. Decrease in reabsorbtion by the kidney

3. BUN and creatinine is increased

4. Reduced ability to [M+] the ruine

5. Urine has epithelial casts reflectin necrosis and sloughin

Term
With ATN the plasma Na+ is _______________ whereas that of K+ is _______________.
Definition

Decreased

Increased

Term
T/F: GFR will improve with restoration of RBF in ARF caused by ATN.
Definition
False; it will not improve cause the problems is with the tubules itself.
Term
What are some causes for ATN?
Definition

1. Nephrotoxic drugs

2. Pre-existing renal disease

3. Systemic diseases

4. Obstruction

5. De-novo occurences

Term
Both ____________ and _______________ accumulate int he proximal tubules and can lead to ATN.
Definition

Cisplatin

Gentamycin

Term
What is rhabdomyolysis?
Definition
Disintegration of muscle associated with increase excretion of myoglobin in urine if extensive and intense physical exertion.
Term
With ischemic injury that leads to ATN, the ____________________ is disrupted and regeneration is therby impaired and incomplete.
Definition
Basement membrane
Term
What are the 4 theories that cause ATN?
Definition

1. Reduced RBF

2. Obstruction of tubular lumen

3. Back leakage

4. Reduced GFR

Term
What are the 3 phases in the clinical course of ATN?
Definition

1. Initiation phase

2. Maintenance phase

3. Recovery phase

Term
What occurs during the initiation phase of ATN?
Definition

Oliguria is present within 24-48 hrs after injury

Azotemia accompanies oliguria

Symptoms do not appear till days after exposure to nephrotoxic chemical

Term
What type of effects does Gentamycin have in ATN?
Definition

Tubular toxic effects

Diuretic effects- which decreases volume and further exacerbates the toxicity

Term
How do you distinguish ATN from pre-renal oliguria?
Definition

In pre-renal the BUN: creatinine  >20:1

In ATN BUN:Creatinine < 10:1

Term
Pre-renal urine is ____________. Urine to plasma osmolarity is >2:1 this progresses to 1:1 in ATN.
Definition
Concentrated
Term
The maintenance phase of ATN is characterized by:
Definition

1. Decrease in GFR

2. fluid retention

3. if prolonged can lead to hypertension

4. If untreated can lead to neurological manifestations

Term
What occurs during the recovery phase of ATN?
Definition

1. Gradual increase in urine output and fall in serum creatinine.

2. Diuresis can occur

Term
T/F:  If you have basement membrane damage and scarring it can still regenerate.
Definition
False; it is gone and can lead to some premanent lose of tubular function.
Term
CKD represents decline in kidney function due to ________________.
Definition
Permanent loss of nephrons
Term
How many stages of kidney diesease that are based on GFR (mL/min/1.73m2)?
Definition
5
Term
List the different GFR values for all 5 stages.
Definition

Stage1 = > 90

Stage2 = 60-89

Stage3 =30-59

Stage4 = 15-29

Stage 5 = < 15

Term
T/F: Stages 1 and 2 of CKD usually not associated with any symptoms arising from the decrement in GFR.
Definition
True
Term
As you progress to the more later stages of CKD which complications are most evident?
Definition

1. Anemia

2. Decreased appetite

3. Abnormalities in ionic, water and acid base

Term
What happens if you progress to stage 5 of CKD?
Definition
Toxins build up and leads to UREMIC SYNDROME
Term
CKD is defined as either ___________ or a GFR less than 60 for ___________.
Definition

Kidney damage

3 months or longer

Term
Define KIDNEY FAILURE.
Definition
GFR less than 15 with signs and symptoms of uremia or condition that requires need for replacement (transplate/dialysis)
Term
ESRD indicates that the person is being treated with ______________ and ____________.
Definition

Dialysis

Transplantation

Term
Why cant we see symptoms for CKD until it is more advanced?
Definition
Because the kidney ADAPTS and nephrons ability to HYPERTROPHY in attempt to maintain renal function
Term
What is the FUNCTIONAL RESERVE?
Definition
As much as 90% of the nephrons may be destroyed before significant functional impairment is seen
Term
What are the 2 mechanisms of damage of CKD?
Definition

1. Initiating

2. Progressive

Term
T/F: Mean GFR is lower in men in than woman
Definition
False; it is lower in women
Term
GFR declines with age.  What is the GFR at its peak at age 30? What about at 70?
Definition

~120 mL/min per 1.73 m2

 

(drops 1mL/min per year per 1.73m2)

 

At 70 = 70mL/min per 1.73 m2

Term
The measurement of ________________ is helpful for monitoring nephron injury and the response to therapy in many CKD forms.
Definition
Albuminuria
Term
What are the major categories of CKD?
Definition

Glomerulonephritis

Pyelonephritis

Term
In the early stages of Tubulointersitial Disorder (of CKD) you get manifestation of fluid and electrolyte imbalances.  What could you expect to see?
Definition

1. inability to cocentrate urine

2. Polyuria

3. Nocturia

4. Metabolic acidosis

5. Diminished Na+ tubular reabsorption

Term
Pyelonephritis is an infection of kidney _________________ and _______________.
Definition

Parenchyma

Renal pelvis

Term
Acute Pyelonephritis represents infection of ________________.
Definition

Upper urinary tract

 

(gram -)

Term
Chronic Pyelonephritis leads to a loss of tubular function. With that you get ________________.
Definition
Polyuria/ nocturia
Term
What % of Chronic Pyelonephritis is responsible for ESRD?
Definition
10-20
Term
Drug related nephropathies are those that damage the kidney by:
Definition

1. Decreasing RBF

2. Obstructing urine flow

3. Damaging the tubulointerstitial structure

4. Producingg hypersensitivity rxns

Term
What type of drugs can reduce RBF and how?
Definition
NSAIDs, by inhibiting PG.
Term
How does an inflammatory response cause glomerulonephritis?
Definition

1. Damage to capillary wall

2. Permins RBC/proteins to escape into the urine

3. Produces hemodynamic changes that decrease the GFR

Term
What is the major cause of glomerulonephritis?
Definition
Immune mechanisms
Term
Glomerular antibodies are Ab against _____________ and usually form a _____________ pattern.  Give an example.
Definition

Glomerular basement membrane

Linear

Goodpastures----- Ab(IgG)

Term
Circulating Ag-Ab complexes have what kind of pattern? What typeo f injury is this? Give an example.
Definition

Granular

Type 3 Hypersensitivity

Lupus

Term
Most glomerular disease produce mixed _________________ and ____________ syndromes so may require ______________ for a definitive diagnosis.
Definition

Nephrotic; nephritic

Renal biopsy

Term
NEPHROTIC syndromes are disease of the ____________________.
Definition
Glomerular Basement Membrane (GBM)
Term
What are some characteristics of Nephrotic syndrome?
Definition

1. Increased permeability to PLASMA PROTEINS

2. Generalized EDEMA

3. Decrease in colloid osmotic pressure

 (+ feedback leads to more edema)\

4. HYPOABULINEMIA

5. massive PROTEINURIA > 3.5 gm/day

6. HYPERLIPIDURIA

(Increase risk for atherosclerosis)

Term
What are the 3 different types of Nephrotic Syndrome?
Definition

1. Miminal change glomerulonephritis

2. Membraneous glomerulonephritis

3. Focal Segmental glomerulosclerosis

Term
Minimal chagne glomerulophritis is most common in ____________and has a good response to ______________.  There is also a selective protein loss since lose the ___________  charge.
Definition

children

steroid treatment (80% success)

Electronegative

Term
Membraneous glomerulonephritis is most common in _______________ and is caused by diffused _________________ due to ________________ deposition.
Definition

Adults

Thickening of GBM

Immune Complexes

Term
T/F: Membraneous glomerulonephritis have non selective protein loss but responds to steriods well.
Definition
False;  yes to the first part , but only 1 in 1000 respond to steroid treatment.
Term
Focal Segmental glomerulosclerosis is most common in _______________ and usually has the prescence of ________________. Can be treated with steroids.
Definition

Hispanic and Africans

Hypertension

Term
Nephritic Syndrome is usually characterized by sudden onset of _______________, and ___________.
Definition

Hematuria

Oliguria

Term
An early symptom of CKD is _____________ with urine that is isotonic with plasma.
Definition
Polyuria
Term
In CKD you have a ________________ Na+ excretion and a _____________ K+ excretion.
Definition

Reduced

Increased

Term
As kidney functions declines, mechanisms become impaired and you can develop _______________.
Definition
Metabolic acidosis
Term
How many people with stage 3 CKD are anemic?
Definition
Half
Term
______________________ is a hormone that stimulates the production of RBCs.
Definition
Erythropoietin
Term
What are some things that anemai can cause?
Definition

1. Decrease in blood viscosity

2. Increase in HR

3. Limits myocardial O2 supply, predisposing to ischemic events

Term
What is the major cause of death in patients with CDK?
Definition
CVD
Term
Why do you have disorders of Ca2+ and PO4 with CKD?
Definition
PO4 excretion is impaired, so serum PO4 rises which causes serum Ca2+ to fall. this activates PTH release to increase Ca2+
Term
What is the activated Vit. D form called and what does it suppress?
Definition

Calcitriol

PTH

Term
People with CKD can develop secondary ____________________________ and why.
Definition

Hyperparathyriodism

Because as 1, 25 levels fall, this impairs absorption of Ca2+ from intestines. And supresses PTH

Term
The normal BUN is 8-20 mg/dL, in CKD it can be as high as _________/
Definition
800 mg/dL
Term
What is uremia and when does it occur?
Definition
It means urine in the blood and occurs during kidney failure due to build of organic waste products in the blood.
Term
What are some neuromuscular manifestations of CKD?
Definition

1. Peripheral neuropathy- both motor and sensory nerves

2. CNS disturbances

Term
What are some GI manifestations of CKD?
Definition

1. Anorexia

2. Nausea, vomitting

3. METALLIC TASTE

4. Ulceration/ bleeding of mucosa

Term
T/F: With CKD an infection is common cuz all aspects of Immune and Inflammation are altered by high levels of urea and waste.
Definition
True
Term
What happens to the sexual function in patients with CKD?
Definition

1. Impotence in 56% of men on dialysis

2. Loss of libido

3. Amenorrhea for women on dialysis

Term
What are some characteristics of the skin and nails in peeps with CKD?
Definition

1. Skin/mucos membranes are dry, bruising is common

2. Pruritus is common due to high serum PO4

3. Nails are brittle and thin

Term
Why do you want to reduce the insulin dosage for diabetics who have CKD?
Definition
Because the kidneys lost its ability to eliminate drug so it accumulates.
Term
T/F:  Many drugs are bound to plasma proteins. With a decrease in them there is more free drug which can result in complications like drug overdosing, change its half life.
Definition
True
Term
What is cystic disease of the kidney?
Definition
Fluid or semisolid-filled sacs or segments of a dilated nephron
Term
What are some causes for cystic disease of the kidney?
Definition

1. tubular obstructions that increase intratubular pressure

2. Changes in the BASEMENT MEBRANE of the renal tubules that predispose to cystic dilation

Term
Polycystic kidney disease is an ______________, _____________ disorder that have their origin in the tubular structures of the kidney.
Definition

Inherited

Single

Term
This form of PCKD is most common in adults and have thousands of large cysts frome very segment of the nephron. The cysts are closed off fromt he tubule of origin.
Definition
Autosomal Dominant
Term
This form of PCKD is most common in children and have cysts that are derived from the collecting tubules that remain connected to the nephron.
Definition
Autosomal Recessive
Term
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) is a _______________ disorder and can develop cysts in other tissues.
Definition
Systemic
Term
Polycystin 1 and 2 are found in the primary _____________ that line the apical surface of the tubular epithelium.
Definition
CILIA
Term
ADPKD have cells that have an increase in intracellular ____________ and ___________.
Definition

Ca2+

cAMP

Term
What are some clinical features for ADPKD?
Definition

1. Hypertension due to increase Na+ reabso., Decrease in NO synthe., Increase RAAS, more contractions of muscle to increase pressure

2. Proteinuria

3. Large kidney volume = 1500 mL (norrm = 100mL)

4. Hematuria

5. Infections

6. Kidney stones

 

Term
Kidney stones aka ______.
Definition
Nephrolithiasis (15-20% of cases)
Term
One common characterisitc of medullary cystic disease is ____________.
Definition
Small and shrunken kidneys with variable number of cysts.
Term
The initial insult for medullary cystic disease is in the _________ with progressive tubular atrophy involving both medulla and cortex.
Definition
Distal Tubule
Term
Simple and acquired renal cysts usually occur over the age _______ and are usually confined to the ________ region.
Definition

50

Cortical

Term
What are some causes for urinary tract obstructions?
Definition

1. Developmental defects

2. Calculi (stones)

3. Prego

4. Prostatic Hyperplasia

5. Scar tissues

6. Tumors

7. Neurologic disorders like spinal cord injury

Term
Urinary calculi (stones) are usually caused by staph_______ which is a _____________ organism. 
Definition

Proteus

Urea-splitting (increase NH3)

Term
Define Hydronephrosis
Definition
Urine filled dilation of renal pelvis associated with atrophy of the kidney due to obstruction
Term
Complete bilateral obstruction can result in ____________, __________ and renal failure.
Definition

Oliguria

Anuria

Term
With Partial bilateral obstruction you have an inability to _________, so you tend to develop ________________ and ___________.
Definition

Concentrate Urine

Polyuria

Nocturia

Term
What is the most common cause for a upper urinary tract obstruction?
Definition
A urinary calculi (stone)
Term
What is the nucleus of the kidney stones called?
Definition
Nidus
Term
_____________ binds to Ca2+ and prevents stone formation
Definition
Citrate
Term
What things reduce the # of citrate thus allows for stone formation to occur becuz there is more Ca2+ available?
Definition

1. Metabolic acidosis

2. Fasting

3. Hyperkalemia

Term
What are the 4 types of kidney stones that you can get?
Definition

1. Ca2+ (most common)

2. MgNH4PO4

3. Uric Acid

4. Cystine

Term
MgNH4PO4 stones form in ____________ urine where as Ca2+ stones occur with renal tubular ___________.
Definition

Alkaline

Acidosis

Term
What is the most common type of bacterial infection seen? What is the second most common?
Definition

1. Respiratory infection

2. UTI

Term
What hormone plays a role in mucin formation.
Definition
Estrogen
Term
In men there are ______________ that have antibacterial properties that prtoect from colonization thus reduce incidence of UTIs.
Definition
Prostate secretions
Term
Most uncomplicated UTI is caused by _____________.
Definition
E.Coli
Term
When does Urethrovesical reflux occur?
Definition
When urine from the urethra moves into the bladder.  Occurs with interrupted voiding, coughing and squatting
Term
When does Vesicoureteral reflux occur?
Definition
At the level of bladder and ureter (pyelonephritis)
Term
What are some clinical manifestations of UTIs?
Definition

1. frequent peeing

2. dysuria

3. cloudy and smelly urine on occasion

4. Lower back and ab pain

Term
Women 16-35 yos are _______ more prone to get an UTI than are men of the same age.
Definition
40x
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