Nephrology - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

VWhich of the following statements best explains why urinary tract infections are more common in females than in males? Bacteria from the vagina commonly enter the female urethra. Males have more acidic urine, which is effective in eliminating bacteria from the urinary tract . The presence of estrogen in the lining of the female reproductive tract makes the mucous membranes more prone to infection.

positive leukocyte esterase indicates presence of _____ in urine - white cells positive nitrites indicates presence of _____ in urine - gram negative bacteria normal protein secreted by renal tubules is called? - Tamm-Horsfall protein name two methods to detect the total amount of protein excreted in the urine in one day - 1. single protein to creatinine ratio 2. 24 urine collection define microalbuminuria - 30-300mg/24 hours

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MKSAP – Nephrology Questions And Answers 2023/2024 Graded A+ 1. Required to make diagnosis of glomerulopathy associated with nephrotic syndrome - Correct Ans-Kidney biopsy 2. KDIGO recommendations for metabolic acidosis in patients with CKD - Correct Ans-alkali therapy (sodium bicarb) if serum bicarb is chronically < 22 3. According to KDIGO guidelines treatment of metabolic acidosis with alkali therapy in patients with CKD when serum bicarbonate is chronically below what level? ...

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the pathologic process associated with diabetes is autoimmune destruction of beta cells of the pancreas with subsequent insulin deficiency. abnormatlities that result in resistance to insulin action both a &b none of the above Ans--both a & b when tubular filtrate enters the late distal tubule and collecting tubule, it is hypertonic hypotonic isotonic none of the above Ans--hypotonic when the tubular filtrate enters the late distal tubule and cortical collecting tubule, it is hy...

Which Physical Examination finding indicates poor nutrition status? A. Dental Caries B. Loss of balance C. Shortness of breath D. Skeletal muscle Wasting Ans--Answer D Skeletal muscle wasting Rational Physical examination findings that indicate poor nutrition include general muscle wasting, loss of adipose tissue, decreased alertness, and dry/scaling skin. Volume of distribution is an important concept in understanding plasma concentration of drugs given to individuals with CKD. Whi...

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What part of the kidney do you bx? - Lower pole to avoid blood vessels. What are some contraindications to doing a kidney bx? - Chronic anticoagulation. Solitary kidney. What are the complications of a renal biopsy? - Bleeding #1 Pain Infection PAGE kidney (bleeding in capsule ->HTN) AV fistula Puncture of liver, pancreas, spleen Urinoma

ADH - -antidiuretic hormone -made by hypothalamus, secreted by posterior pituitary gland -small volume of urine can be produced -increases permeability of distal convoluted tubules and collecting ducts to water by stimulating an increase in the number of aquaporins in the membranes. -low levels of ADH: water perm. low, water reabs. low, and large volume of dilute urine is produced