Renal Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
How does gentamicin cause nephrotoxicity?
A
Acute tubular necrosis
2
Q
What medication can be used to reduce renal stones in a patient with hypercalciuria?
A
Thiazide diuretics e.g indapamide
3
Q
What is the most common organism that causes peritonitis secondary to peritoneal dialysis?
A
Staphylococcus epidermidis