Kidney Disorder Flashcards
What are the most common symptoms of Pyelonephritis?
Fever, chills, costovertebral tenderness, Dysuria/Nocturia
What would you find elevated in an urinalysis with Pyelonephritis?
nitrites, WBCs, WBC casts, esterase, protein, bacteria
What would you find elevated in a CMP with Pyelonephritis?
BUN/Creatinine ratio
What is useful to determine size / shape of kidneys?
Renal ultrasonography
What is the most common cause of Glomerulonephritis?
Post-streptococcal (1-3 weeks after infection)
What would you find elevated in an urinalysis with Glomerulonephritis?
Proteins, RBC Casts
Is there an increase or decrease in RBCs with Glomerulonephritis?
Decrease
What would you find elevated in a CMP with Glomerulonephritis?
BUN/Creatinine ratio
What would you find decreased in a CMP with Glomerulonephritis?
GFR
What is the most common type of acidic kidney stone? Alkalized?
acidic: Calcium oxylate
Alkalized: Calcium Phosphate
What factors increase stone crystal concentration?
dehydration
increased excretion of elements
What factors increase stone formation with normal concentration?
Decrease flow/stasis/obstruction
How long does it take for kidney stones to pass?
12 days
What is the most common type of renal cancer?
Renal cell carcinoma
Who is more predisposed to Renal cell carcinoma?
smoking, obese males over 60
