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Definition of Glomerulonephritis
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An inflammatory reaction in the glomerulus most commonly as a result of an anitgen-antibody response to beta-hemolytic streptococci
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Manifestations of acute glomerulonephritis? List 7.
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May have: mild proteinuria and or asymtomatic hematuria; tea or cola colored urine; facial or periorbital edema; oliguria; mild to mod. HTN; azotemia (nitrogen waste products in the blood)
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Tx for glomerulonephritis (do not include dietary here)
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Diuretics (for edema and fluid overload); Antihypertensives; Antibiotics (if strep); Plamaphereis for filtering out immune complexes.
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Dietary Tx for glomerulonephritis
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Decrease sodium and protein (if azotemic); often restrict potassium; fluid restrictions if unrinary output is decreased
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A child dietary consideration for glomerulonephritis
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Anorexia may decrease the amount of protein intake sufficiently
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With BPH avoid what types of meds?
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anticholinergics, antihistamines, decongestants, and antidepressants
These may cause urinary retention |
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BPH early and late sign?
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Diminished size and force of urinary stream (early); postvoid dribbling from overflow incontinence (late
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BHP meds
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alpha-blockers - example Flowmax
Also hytrin and cardura (watch for orthst. hypotension and syncope) Caution in using Viagra or like will worse side effects -5 alpha reductase inhibitors (proscar) reduced testoserone which may shrink prostate- s/e ED, female characteristics, decrease sex drive - hormone agents - estrogens and androgens not used as much anymore - others more helpful |
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Prostate PSA level - what is the normal
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<4
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Prostate cancer diagnosis
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digital rectal exam and PSA
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INTERESTING
Bladder trauma may be characterized by....study guide question |
Lower abdominal pain that radiates to one of the shoulders
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Lab that shows renal dysfunction may be...
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Elevated creatinine level
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During peritoneal dialysis this can cause poor outflow (one of the major problems)
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Constipation (a laxative can usually be given)
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Epogen (epoetin alfa) is used to tx
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anemia
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