Nephro 2 Flashcards
1
Q
stages of renal failure
A
0: GFR >90 and at risk
1: GFR > 90 and proteinuria or microalbuminuria
2: GFR 60-90
3: GFR 30-59
4: GFR 15-29
5: GFR
2
Q
pt has stage 1 renal failure. prescribe?
A
ACEi
3
Q
evaluation of renal artery stenosis
A
captopril renal scan or renal MRA
4
Q
metabolic issue with stage 4 kidney disease, and what labs to monitor
A
hyperparathyroidism
- calcium and phosphate every 3-6 months
- bone specific alkaline phosphatase every 6-12 months
5
Q
use and MOA of sevelamer
A
for hyperparathyroidism
blocks intestinal absorption of phosphate, which lowers PTH secretion
6
Q
acidification of urine should be done for what kind of renal stones
A
calcium phosphate
struvite
7
Q
large, homogenous testis with enhanced color flow doppler
A
epidydimitis
8
Q
acute epididymitis usually caused by
A
chlamydia trachomatis
9
Q
AKI and eosinophiluria is most likely
A
AIN (PCN, sulfa, etc)
