GI/renal Key Points Flashcards

1
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Acute glomerulonephritis urine findings

A

Tea colored
Smoky
Hematuria
Proteinuria

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2
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Acute glomerulonephritis BP

A

Hypertension

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3
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Restrictions for Acute glomerulonephritis

A

Restrict fluids and salt

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4
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Treatment for Acute glomerulonephritis

A

Treat symptoms with antihypertensive medications

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5
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Assessment finding with Acute glomerulonephritis

A

Edema

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6
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Nephrotic syndrome urine findings

A

Frothy (beer like)
Proteinuria

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7
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Nephrotic syndrome BP

A

Normal to low BP is expected

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8
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Nephrotic syndrome restrictions

A

Restrict fluids and salt

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9
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Treatment for Nephrotic syndrome

A

Corticosteroids and diuretics

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10
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Assessment finding for Nephrotic syndrome

A

Periorbital edema

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11
Q

How to check urine specific gravity for AGN and Nephrotic syndrome

A

Dip urine at home
Clean catch method
If protein is lowering= improvement

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12
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What is pyloric stenosis?

A

Difficulty draining into the duodenum.
Funnel shape

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13
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Assessment findings for pyloric stenosis

A

Olive shaped mass in RUQ
Projectile vomiting immediately after eating

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14
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Surgical intervention for pyloric stenosis

A

Pyloromotomy

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15
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Interventions for pyloric stenosis

A

Daily weights
NPO due to vomiting

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16
Q

GERD interventions

A

Thicken liquids (1tsp-1tbsp every 1oz)
Upright 2-4 hours after eating
Small frequent meals
Avoid caffeine, chocolate, peppermint, spicy, citrus foods

17
Q

Pharmacological intervention for GERD

A

Famotidine
PPI
H2 blockers

18
Q

Surgical intervention for GERD

A

Nissen fundaplication

19
Q

Intussusception assessment findings

A

“Currant jelly” like stool (blood, stool, and mucus)
Irritable
Abdominal pain
Lethargy
Hungry
Arms and legs drawn up

20
Q

Diagnostic test for Intussusception

A

Air or barium enema
If resolved stool returns to normal

21
Q

Normal urine specific gravity

A

1.005-1.030