Nephrology

Question 1

What ratio is used to Determine if the nephrotic syndrome is the cause for AKI?

Answer 1

Protein/Cr

Question 2

When is biopsy the correct choice for diagnosis of AKI?

Answer 2

Lupus nephritis

Question 3

When red blood cell cast are present what should be ruled out next?

Answer 3

Nephrotic syndrome

Question 4

What are possible treatment for pre-renal AKI be?

Answer 4

Diuresis/dialysis or IVF

Question 5

What are the possible etiologies for post renal failure?

Answer 5

Obstruction: stone, cancer and BPH
neurogenic bladder
Foley catheter

Question 6

How would a patient with a post renal failure present?

Answer 6

Distended or palpable bladder, abdominal pain and or Reno failure (decreased urine output)

Question 7

How should a patient with a Post-renal failure be diagnosed?

Answer 7

Ultrasound to look for Hydronephrosis or hydroureters

Question 8

What is the treatment for post renal failure

Answer 8

Catheter or percutaneous nephrostomy

Question 9

What are the pathophysiology for ATN?

Answer 9

Toxins:contrast myoglobin. Low flow

Question 10

What is the first test to get for a patient with acute kidney injury?

Answer 10

U/A

Question 11

How do you diagnose ATN?

Answer 11

U/A

Question 12

What are two phases (prodrome) in ATN? Tx?

Answer 12

Cr increase, Oliguric, Polyuric: DIALYSIS, IVF