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A-252. Although rare, eosinophiluria is pathognomonic for what two kidney disorders?
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Hypersensitivity acute interstitial nephritis
Atheroembolic Dz |
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A-252. In ARF, what are the causes of prerenal and postrenal ARF?
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Prerenal: volume depletion, HF, liver failure, sepsis, heat stroke, burns, and bilat arter. stenosis
Post: obstruction secondary to BPH, bladder/pelvic tumors, and calculi |
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A-252. How can you dx ARF?
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You see a progressive, daily rise in serum creatinine
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A-252. What is the most common cause of ATN (kidneys)?
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Renal ischemia caused by prolonged hypotension 2ndary to gram -ve sepsis, trauma, hemorrhage, heart failure, etc
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A-252. What is the difference b/t type I and II renal tubular acidosis?
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Type I: distal tubular defects in establishing a H+ gradient - metabolic acidosis
Type II: proximal tubule failure to reabsorb HCO3- |
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A-254. Pt has a dz in which the signs mimic pellagra (3Ds) and is treated with niacin. What do they have and what is the pathophys?
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Hartnup's Disease
Auto Recess defect in tryptophan absorption at the renal tubule |
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A-254. What is the difference b/t DI and SIADH?
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DI: lack of ADH
SIADH: increase in ADH |
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A-254. What tests can you run to determine ARF from CRF?
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Ultrasound: CRF will have smaller kidneys
Hematocrit: CRF will lack EPO causing anemia Metabolic Bone Survey: osteopenia from long-term lack of Vit D |
