Renal

Question 1

Name 3 features of early renal failure

Answer 1

Appetite loss
Fatigue
Pruritus (itchy skin)

Question 2

Is severe loin pain with an absence of fever more likely to be renal stones/colic or pyelonephritis?

Answer 2

Renal stones/colic

Question 3

What are the 3 most common symptoms of nephrotic syndrome?

Answer 3

Proteinuria
Hypoalbuminaemia
Oedema

Question 4

Name 3 causes of acute kidney injury (AKI)

Answer 4

Heart Failure
Autoimmune Disease
Urinary Calculi

Question 5

Name 3 conditions associated with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Answer 5

Hypertension
Diabetes
Previous Renal Transplant

Question 6

What drug (used recreationally) is associated with obstructive nephropathy and other renal complications?

Answer 6

Ketamine

Question 7

List 3 self-management tips for CKD patients

Answer 7

Stop smoking
Reduce alcohol intake
Avoid NSAIDs

Question 8

List 7 primary functions of the renal system

Answer 8

Excretion of waste products
Maintain salt homeostasis
Maintain water homeostasis
Maintain electrolyte homeostasis
Regulate blood pressure
EPO production
Vitamin D metabolism

Question 9

What investigation is used to investigate renal stones?

Answer 9

CT KUB (CT of the Kidneys, Ureters and Bladder)