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1
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What ratio is used to Determine if the nephrotic syndrome is the cause for AKI?

A

Protein/Cr

2
Q

When is biopsy the correct choice for diagnosis of AKI?

A

Lupus nephritis

3
Q

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

A

Nephrotic syndrome

4
Q

What are possible treatment for pre-renal AKI be?

A

Diuresis/dialysis or IVF

5
Q

What are the possible etiologies for post renal failure?

A

Obstruction: stone, cancer and BPH
neurogenic bladder
Foley catheter

6
Q

How would a patient with a post renal failure present?

A

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

7
Q

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

A

Ultrasound to look for Hydronephrosis or hydroureters

8
Q

What is the treatment for post renal failure

A

Catheter or percutaneous nephrostomy

9
Q

What are the pathophysiology for ATN?

A

Toxins:contrast myoglobin. Low flow

10
Q

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

A

U/A

11
Q

How do you diagnose ATN?

A

U/A

12
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What are two phases (prodrome) in ATN? Tx?

A

Cr increase, Oliguric, Polyuric: DIALYSIS, IVF