Etiology/Pathophysiology
Blood flow of glomeruli
What is blood enters through afferent arteriole and exits through efferent arteriole
This category of glomerulonephropathies is associated with hypoalbuminemia, hyperlipidemia, peripheral edema, and massive proteinuria.
What is Nephrotic Syndrome?
This electrolyte will most likely be low in a patient with low albumin
What is Calcium
This disease state is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in children.
What is Minimal Change Disease?
This medication can be given to help with expulsion of a kidney stone
What is Tamsulosin (Flomax)
Tuft + capsule
What is renal corpuscle
This physical exam finding is suggestive of pyelonephritis, but may be negative in a pt with nephrolithiasis.
What is CVA tenderness
metabolic acidosis with a pH less than this level would be a indication for alkalization therapy
What is a PH<7.1
Your pt presents with diffuse muscle cramping, fatigue, and "coca-cola colored" urine.They report that they ran a half marathon this morning after 1 week of training because they wanted to get in shape after a new year's resolution. This disease should be your top differential.
What is Rhabdomyolysis
Acid base disorder that can be chloride responsive
What is metabolic alkalosis
This condition can be caused by a rapid correction of hyponatremia and cause the pt to have altered mental status
What is Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome
Glomerulonephritis that is 2-3 times more common in men
What is IgA nephropathy
ANA antibodies and dsDNA antibodies found on kidney biopsy are associated with this condition
Lupus Nephritis
a 60yo male pt presents with AKI after having a CT with contrast. Labs reveal muddy brown casts in urine. The most likely cause of his AKI is:
What is Acute Tubular Necrosis
Oral antibiotic for pregnant woman past second trimester with pyelonephritis after initial parenteral treatment
What is trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
Post infectious glomerulonephritis is usually caused by an untreated infection with this pathogen
What is GABHS?
The presence of this type of wave on EKG is indicative of hypokalemia
What is U wave
Your pt presents with diffuse muscle cramping, fatigue, and "coca-cola colored" urine.They report that they ran a half marathon this morning after 1 week of training because they wanted to get in shape after a new year's resolution. This lab finding is most specific for confirming your dx.
CK >5x normal
Your pt presents with glomerulonephritis symptoms and also complains of coughing up blood. Immediately you put this condition at the top of your differential list
What is Goodpasture's Syndrome (Anti-GBM)
This is the first line Tx for Minimal Change Disease
What is prednisone 60mg/m2/day PO?
Rate at which blood is filtered through kidneys
What is Glomerular Filtration Rate
Glomeruli with little or no immune deposits seen on immunofluorescence
What is pauci immune glomerulonephritis
This antigen is commonly found on the podocytes of pts with Membranous Nephropathy (70-80%).
What is the PLA2R antigen?
What is Respiratory Acidosis
In addition to plasmopheresis and prednisone, this chemotherapy drug can be given to pts with Anti-GBM(Goodpasture's) because of its potent immunosuppressive qualities
What is Cyclophosphamide?