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What is end-stage renal disease?

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The point at which renal disease is so severe that RRT is required

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What is renal replacement therapy?

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Haemodialysis (HD), peritoneal dialysis (PD) and renal transplantation

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How is proteinuria assessed?

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using urine Protein:Creatinine (uPCR) or urine albumin:creatinine ratio (uACR)

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How is renal function assessed?

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GFR and eGFR

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What could protein on urine dipstick suggest? (2)

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Dipstick proteinuria may suggest glomerular or tubulointerstitial disease.

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What are white cell casts a sign of? (2)

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interstitial nephritis (especially if eosinophils are present in the urine) or urinary tract infection (UTI).

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What do you look at in 24-hour urine collection?

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Albumin:creatinine ratio (ACR)

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If microscopic haematuria is present, what is the next test to be performed on the urine?

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Sent for a culture to exclude a UTI

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What do you do if non-visible haematuria persists?

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refer for Urological review

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What is the most important factor that can be addressed that reduces risk of cardiovascular disease?

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Blood Pressure

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How is CKD staged?

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Based on eGFR and ACR - Look it up!

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How can CKD progression be slowed? (5)

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1) Diabetes control
2) Cholesterol control
3) Lifestyle advice - weight loss, reducing cholesterol and salt in diet
4) Smoking cessation
5) BP CONTROL!!

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What is the most abundant protein in urine?

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Tamm-Horsfall glycoprotein (THP), also known as uromodulin, is a glycoprotein that is secreted by the renal tubules.

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What is abnormal proteinuria?

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> 150mg/day

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What is an early feature of severe renal disease?

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Microalbuminuria (30-300mg/day) is an early feature of several renal diseases

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Which BP tablet is recommended in CKD and why?

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ACE-I/ARBs. They are reno-protective.

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What is the mechanism of damage in diabetic nephropathy? (3)

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1) Increased glomerular pressure leading to hyperfiltration
2) Barotrauma of mesangial cells
3) Nephron ischaemia

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What are the clinical findings in diabetic nephropathy? (3)

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Increased GFR, detectable proteinuria, microhaematuria kidney failure (decreased urine output)

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What investigations are carried out in diabetic nephropathy?

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Urinanalysis

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What is treatment of diabetic nephropathy? (2)

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Anti-diabetic medication + ACE-I - stop RAS activation

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What is CKD?

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Evidence of damaged renal parenchyma as demonstrated by active urinary sediment and/or structural abnormality (this must be present for stages 1 and 2 CKD) and/or evidence of decreased kidney function as demonstrated by a reduced glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and chronicity to distinguish it from acute kidney injury (AKI).’

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What is chronicity in terms of kidney disease?

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confirmed by the presence of abnormal kidney function by eGFR or proteinuria for >3 months

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What are the major causes of mild-to-moderate CKD? (2)

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Diabetes and HTN

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What are the most prevalent causes of severe CKD? (2)

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younger patients with glomerulonephritis and genetic causes of CKD

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What are the side effects of ACE-I? (4)
dry cough, angioedema, hyperkalaemia, hypotension
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When must ACE-I and ARBs be stopped?
AKI
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What is a commonly accepted increase in creatinine with ACEIs?
25-30% rise
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What are the grounds for referral to nephrology? (6)
CKD stage 3-5, AKI, urine PCR >100, malignant hypertension, hyperkalaemia, macroscopic haematuria but urological tests (i.e. cystoscopy) negative
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What are uACR stages?
A1 - <30mg/g A2 - 30-300mg/g A3 - >300 mg/g
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What the stages of eGFR in CKD?
``` G1 - >90 - damage with normal G2 - 60-89 - damage with mild decrease G3 - 30-59 - moderate G4 - 15-29 - severe G5 - <15 - renal failure ```
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What is Azoteamia?
Elevation of nitrogenous metabolic waste in the blood due to failure of clearance by the kidneys
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What is uraemia?
Clinical syndrome resulting from failing kidneys and progressive azotaemia
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What is the target BP in CKD?
130/80 or less
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When do you stop ACE-I/ARBs in a CKD patient? (3)
Stop if K+>6mmol/L, reduced eGFR >25% or reduced creatinine >30%
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What is the HbA1c target in CKD?
53mmol/mol (7.0%),
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At what stage of CKD does anaemia occur?
usually in stage 3
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What is treatment for Anaemia in CKD?
IV iron + EPO injections
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What causes CKD bone-mineral disorders (BMD)?
Failure of hydroxylation of vitamin D by kidneys. This leads to lack of calcium absorption and hypocalcaemia which drives secondary hyperparathyroidism.
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What is the treatment for CKD BMD?
Vitamin D supplements. if PTH persists, treat with activated via D analogues.
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What blood tests do you measure in for CKD BMD?
Ca2+, Pi, ALP, PTH and 25-OH vit D if eGFR <30.
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How do you manage fluid and electrolyte balance?
Restrict fluid and salt intake
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How do you manage oedema?
High dose loop diuretics
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How is acidosis treated?
HCO3- replacement
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What are the treatment for increased CVD risk?
Atorvastatin, BP control, aspirin (atherosclerotic events)
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When should prep for RRT begin?
CKD stage 4 or risk of renal failure is 10-20% within year
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What are the options for CKD stage 5?
PD, HD, transplant, conservative management
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What immunisations do CKD patients require?
pneumococcal, influenza, hep B
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How is stage 1&2 managed?
- smoking cessation, exercise, cholesterol, BP, ACEI/ARB
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How is stage 3 managed?
As in stage 1&2 +: Immunise Aspirin, EPO, alfacalcidol, bicarbonate, diuretic
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How is stage 4 managed?
As for previous stages +: | prepare for RRT, treat any complications
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How is stage 5 managed?
As in earlier stages+: HD/PD, vascular access, transplant workup, living donor
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At what eGFR should metformin be stopped?
Less than 30mL/minute/1.73m^2
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What is the interaction between simvastatin and amlodipine?
Increased risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis
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What are the indications for dialysis?
- pH <7.25 - K+ > 7 mmol - Fluid overload - Toxins - SLIME = salicylate, lithium, isopropanol, magnesium, ethanol glycol - Creatinine >400 - Uraemic symptoms (N&V, cognitive impairment, pericarditis, pruritus)
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How do the osmotic diuretics work?
Act at the PCT and thick descending limb to Increase solute concentration (osmolality) prevents the reabsorption of water which will reduce plasma volume
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How do loop diuretics work?
Loop diuretics block the Na+/K+/2Cl- co-transporter by stopping chloride transport. Na+ reabsorption is also blocked, hence loss of countercurrent mechanism + loss of water reabsorption
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How do thiazide diuretics work?
Act at the Na+/Cl- cotransporter at the DCT + increase water excretion
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What is a side effect of thiazide diuretics?
Increases urea reabsorption at PCT --> increase plasma uric acid levels --> GOUT
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How does spironolactone work?
It is a K+ sparer. It blocks aldosterone which stops Na+/K+ insertion at DCT + collecting ducts. This stops Na+ and water reabsorption.
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What are the requirements for HD?
Creation of AV fistula or central (tesio) line, dietary changes
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What needs to done before PD can start?
Tenckoff catheter insertion
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What are problems with HD?
Access (fistula: stenosis, thrombosis, steel syndrome. Tunnel line: infection, blockage, Dialysis disequilibrium, hypotension, time-consuming, diet+fluid restriction, tiredness, hospital based small bleeding risk due to anti-coagulation
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What are the problems with PD
Catheter site infection, PD peritonitis, hernia, loss of membrane function over time (6 years), regular laxatives to keep bowels open
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What are main contraindications for HD?
Inability to achieve suitable vascular access
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What the main contraindications for PD?
IBD, ischaemic bowel, acute diverticulitis, abdominal abscess, pregnancy 3rd trimester
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What does bone biochemistry show in hyperparathyroidism?
1) Primary hyperparathyroidism - high PTH, low Pi, high Ca2+ 2) Secondary - High PTH, low calcium, high Pi 3) Tertiary - high PTH, high Ca2+, high Pi
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What are the advantages of renal transplant?
Independence, significant survival advantage, no diet/fluid restriction, few symptoms, less complications
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What are the disadvantages of Renal transplant?
Immunosuppression SEs, infections, malignancy
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What are the advantages of HD?
- 4 days a week dialysis free - more healthcare pro support - treatment can be given during dialysis
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What are the advantages of PD?
- less fluid/food restrictions - home based - no blood, no needles - more portable - less time for permanent access placement
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What 4 variables are used to in the MDRD equation to calculate eGFR?
Creatinine, Age, Gender, Ethnicity (CAGE)
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How does acute graft rejection present? (2)
Acute rejection occurs within 6 months, typically presents with signs and symptoms of infection
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How is acute graft rejection managed?
Increased steroid dose
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What are RBCs and Red cell casts in urine suggestive off?
Urine sediment with red blood cells and red blood cell casts suggests proliferative glomerulonephritis.
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What is the target BP for diabetics?
< 140/90

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