KIDNEY
This syndrome is characterized by hematuria due to glomerular inflammation
What is nephritic syndrome?
This bacterium is the most common cause of peptic ulcer disease
What is H. pylori?
This causes jaundice in liver disease
What is bilirubin buildup?
This explains why DKA causes dehydration
What is osmotic diuresis from high glucose?
This condition presents with red, warm skin with poorly defined borders
What is cellulitis?
This type of AKI occurs due to obstruction such as BPH or kidney stones
What is post-renal AKI?
This is the mechanism by which H. pylori damages the stomach lining
What is weakening of the mucosal barrier allowing acid damage?
This explains why cirrhosis leads to ascites
What is portal hypertension and decreased albumin?
This explains Kussmaul respirations in DKA
What is compensation for metabolic acidosis by blowing off CO₂?
This condition presents with honey-colored crusts
What is impetigo?
This occurs in AKI due to decreased filtration rate
What is oliguria?
This occurs when an ulcer erodes through the stomach wall
What is perforation?
This explains hepatic encephalopathy
What is ammonia accumulation affecting the brain?
This explains why Graves disease causes weight loss
What is increased metabolism?
This explains why compartment syndrome causes severe pain
What is decreased blood flow causing tissue ischemia?
This is the mechanism that causes hematuria in glomerulonephritis
What is leakage of red blood cells from inflamed glomeruli?
This finding indicates a perforated ulcer and requires immediate attention
What is a rigid abdomen?
This is the priority risk when a patient has esophageal varices
What is bleeding and airway compromise?
This explains hypotension in Addison’s disease
What is decreased aldosterone leading to fluid loss?
This condition is characterized by frequent small urination due to overactive bladder
What is spastic bladder?
This is the priority concern in severe AKI due to elevated potassium levels
What is cardiac dysrhythmia?
This is the cause of appendicitis
What is obstruction of the appendix leading to inflammation?
This is why hepatitis leads to dark urine
What is bilirubin being excreted in the urine?
This is the life-threatening complication of untreated hyperthyroidism
What is thyroid storm?
This explains why nephrotic syndrome causes edema
What is loss of protein leading to decreased oncotic pressure?