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what does the metanephros become in an adult?
kidney
what does the ureteric bud give rise to?
collecting duct, minor calyces, major calyces, renal pelvis, ureter
what does the metanephric mesenchyme give rise to?
glomerulus, bowman capsule, PCT, loop, DCT
what does the mesonephros give rise to?
male genitalia -> testes, seminal vesicles, vas deferens, epididymus
what does the paramesonephros give rise to?
female genitalia -> ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, upper vagina
what does the urogenital sinus become in males? females?
males: prostate, prostatic urethra, bulbourethral glands
females: lower vagina, labia minora
what does the urogenital tubercle become in males? females?
males: penis
females: clitoris
name the enz deficiency:
hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, hypovolemia, hypoglycemia, ambiguous genitalia, hyperpigmentation
21 hydroxylase
name the enz deficiency:
hypernatremia, hypokalemia, hypertension, ambiguous genitalia, hyperpigmentation
11 hydroxylase
which drug is can reduce signs and symptoms of BPH the fastest? MOA?
finasteride
MOA: inhibits 5alpha reductase
aldosterone antag also used as a diuretic
spironolactone
if give this drug too much, may get gynecomastia becuase it stimulates the converstion from chol to the androgens
ketoconazole
5 ways males can become pseudohermaphrodites
cryptorchidism
retractile testes
sertoli-only syndrome
mumps (orchitis)
5 alpha reducase deficiency
which renal artery is longer? why?
R - b/c aorta is on L
which renal vein is longer? why?
L - b/c IVC is on R
if notice varicocele of the left testis, what do you need to rule out?
RCC of the left kidney
cancer near which renal vessel has the poorest prognosis? why?
R renal vein b/c drains right into the IVC
which nodes do gonadal infections and cancer drain into?
para-aortic nodes
which nodes do other cancers or infections (like STDs) drain into
inguinal nodes
where does testicular pain radiate? why?
the abdomen - b/c innervation to the testis starts in the abdomen
which part of the kidney is the first to die in a low volume state? why?
cortex - b/c requires lots of perfusion since has lots of vessels in that area
most common cause of 2ry HTN?
renal artery stenosis
most common cause of renal artery stenosis?
atherosclerosis
most common cause of renal artery stenosis in person <30y/o
fibromuscular dysplasia
looking at renin levels, how can you diagnose a renal artery stenosis?
if there is a difference in renin levels between the 2 renal veins of 1-1.5 - higher renin level indicates stenosis
where does ACE act and from what cells?
lungs - from epithelial cells
what is goldblatt kidney? what causes it?
when a good kidney goes bad b/c of hypertrophy and hyperplasia - due to renal artery stenosis of the other kidney
what are 9 causes of 2ry HTN?
renal artery stenosis
coarctation
conns
chronic renal dz
sleep obstructive apnea
pheochromocytoma
chronic steroid use
hyperthyroidism
hyperparathyroid
side effects of ACEI?
CAPTOPRIL:
C = cough
A = angioedema
P = pregnancy contraindicated
T = taste bad
hypOtension
P = proteinuria
R = renin inc
I = inc bradykinin, K and H
L = low angiotensin II
side effects of ARBs?
same as ACEI (CAPTOPRIL), except no cough (b/c of decr bradykinin)
side effect of renin inhibitors?
members?
members = aliskiren, remikiren
side effect = liver toxicity
which cause of large kidneys will cause HTN? which will be normotensive?
HTN = polycystic kidney dz
Normotensive = medullary sponge and cystic dzs
What are pl w/ adult type polycystic kidney dz at a higher risk for?
subarachnoid aneurysm
difference in inheritance b/t adult type and infantile type of polycystic kidney dz? which will develop HTN? which will develop renal failure? which is only on one side?
Adult = AD; infantile = AR
HTN = adult
renal failure = adult
unilateral = infantile
which medullary kidney problem will have polyuria, polydypsia? higher risk for kidney stones?
both have polyuria, polydypsia, but only medullary sponge will have the higher risk for kidney stones
which type of abdominal aortic aneurysm is more common? supra or infra renal?
infra
which type of abdominal aortic aneurysm is more dangerous? supra or infra renal?
supra - will decrease perfusion to the kidneys
differential when thinking of severe abdominal pain?
pancreatitis
kidney stones
abdominal aortic aneurysm
ischemic bowel
MC location of ischemic bowel?
small intenstine
MC location of ischemic bowel if due to the inferior mesenteric artery?
splenic flexure
retroperitoneal organs (9 of em)
duodenum (2nd, 3rd, 4th parts)
colon (desc and asc)
kidney, ureter, adrenal
pancreas (tail)
aorta/IVC
rectum
MCC abdominal aortic aneurysm?
atherosclerosis
which size of abdominal aneurysm requires surgery?
>6 cm
pt comes in complaining of tearing pain down the lower back - dx?
abdominal aortic aneurysm
pt comes in complaining of pain radiating area between the shoulder blades. dx?
thoracic aneurysm
which 4 collagen dzs can get dissections of the aorta?
marfan's
ehlers danlos
takayasu
syphyllis
which type of thoracic aneurysm has a better prognosis - A or B?
A
which type of thoracic aneurysm is related to HTN or DM - A or B?
B
MCC of thoracic aneurysms?
Trauma
Collagen dzs
3 anatomical narrowings of the ureters
hilum
over the iliac bones
ureteropelvic jxn
which location for a kidney stone has the poorest prognosis?
hilum
MC type of kidney stone?
calcium (phosphate or oxalate)
MCC of kidney stone
hypercalciuria
only kidney stone not seen on x-ray
uric acid
MCC hypercalciuria in outpatient
primary hyperparathyroidism
MCC hypercalciuria in inpatient
malignancy
MCC of struvite stones
urease +ve UTI's
MC urease +ve organism causing UTI
proteus
Treatment for chronic stone problem
Thiazides
Type of stone associated w/ rapid cell death
Uric acid stone
Prophylaxis against stone formation when undergoing chemo
allopurinol
components of cysteine stone
cysteine
ornithine
lysine
arginine
Cause of cysteine stones
Defective renal transport of amino acids
Pt comes in w/ HTN and dislocated lens. You notice pt has stiff vessel walls. What kind of kidney stone are they prone to?
cysteine stones
This type of kidney stone is due to malabsorption in the GI tract
oxalate stones
Reasons for inability to absorb Ca++
Vit D deficiency
Crohn's
Cause of hydronephrosis in newborns
malimplantation of the ureters, posterior urethral valves
Cause of hydronephrosis in children
UTIs
Cause of hydronephrosis in adolescents
urethral strictures
Cause of hydronephrosis in adult men
BPH
Cause of hydronephrosis in adult women
uterine prolapse, cystocele, cervical cancer
MCC urinary obstruction in adult men
BPH
DOC for BPH? MOA? SE?
tamsulosin
MOA: alpha 1 blocker
SE: orthostatic Hypotension
2 drugs that can cause retroperitoneal fibrosis?
Methysergide = 5HT antagonist
Nitrofurantoins
mother brings newborn in to the doc, saying the baby is leaking fluid from the belly button - dx?
urachal cyst - urachus didn't close off when cut umbilical cord
drugs to give for urinary incontinence (4 of em)
TCA, oxybutin, flavoxate, pseudonephrine
drugs to give when can't pee (3 of em)
behtanechol, carbechol, any of the stigmines
stress vs urge incontinence:
which has inc detrussor muscle activity?
urge
stress vs urge incontinence:
which has NL bladder capacity?
stress
stress vs urge incontinence:
which has decr sphincter pressure
stress
stress vs urge incontinence:
which has NL sphincter pressure, but low bladder capacity?
urge
stress vs urge incontinence:
which can involve an UMN lesion?
urge
MCC stress incontinence?
obesity (inc estrogen -> inc muscle relaxation)
which type of incontinence involves anatomical obstruction
overflow incontinence
Pt comes in and says, "doc, everytime I sneeze, I pee" - dx? rx?
stress incontinence

rx w/ kagal exercises or surgery
Pt comes in and says, "doc, i always feel like i have to go!" You do a culture and there's no foreign bacteria. dx?
urge incontinence
male pt comes in and says, "doc, sometimes I feel like there's liquid coming out my rear" - dx?
anatomical incontinence
You perform a routine DRE on a male pt and you can't feel a prostate. You ask questions and pt admits to trauma to genital region. Possible explanation?
high rise prostate from trauma to the external urethra
MC congenital genitourinary abnormaility?
hypospadia
Organism that causes ballanitis
staph aureus
one dose treatment for STDs
Azithromycin
treatment for simple UTI when pregnant? when not pregnant?
pregnant: ampicillin/amoxicillin
not: TMP-SMX
treatment for pyeloephritis when pregnant? when not pregnant?
pregnant: ceftriaxone
not: admit and give ciprofloxacin
treatment for cystitis when pregnant? when not pregnant?
pregnant: ampicillin, amoxicillin
not: TMP-SMX
pt comes in w/ urgency and frequency of urination plus some flank pain - see WBC casts in urine - dx?
pyelonephritis
pt comes in w/ fullness, burning, fever, dysuria - feels urgency when peeing - dx?
cystitis
type of nephritis due to drug allergy
interstitial nephritis
type of nephritis causing hematuria
glomerulonephritis
types of drugs that can cause interstitial nephritis
NSAIDs, PCN, cephalosporin, sulfadrugs, vancomycin, aminoglycosides
what causes WBC casts?
nephritis
what causes RBC casts
glomeronephritis
what causes eosinophil casts
interstitial nephritis
what causes fat casts
nephrotic syndrome
what causes waxy casts?
chronic renal failure
what causes epithelial casts
normal sloughing
what causes crescents
RPGN, goodpasture's, wegeners
what causes muddy casts
ATN
causes of ATN?
ischemia, toxin
what's absorbed at the PCT?
90% bicarb
60% everything else
which part of the nephron has the lowest osmolarity?
DCT
which part of the nephron is not permeable to water?
thick ascending limb
which part of the neprhon has the main aldosterone receptor?
cortical collecting duct
which part of the nephron has the main ADH receptor
medullary collecting duct
which part of the nephron has the PTH receptor?
DCT
what is the BUN:Cr ratio in pre-renal, renal, and post-renal failure?
pre-renal: >20:1
renal: <15:1
post-renal: NL
which lab value measures bld perfusion to the kidney?
BUN - comes from the liver
which lab value measures integrity of kidney parenchyma?
Creatinine - from muscle breakdown
MCC decreased kidney perfusion? what are other causes?
MCC: dehydration
others: CHF, cirrhosis, renal artery stenosis
NL GFR?
>120
substances used to measure ECF
inulin, mannitol, sulfate
substances used to measure TBW
tritiated water, D2O
substances used to measure plasma
iodinated serum albumin, evans blue
substances used to measure ECF
inulin, mannitol, sulfate
substances used to measure TBW
tritiated water, D2O
substances used to measure GFR
PAH
substances used to measure plasma
iodinated serum albumin, evans blue
substances used to measure filtration
inulin
substances used to measure GFR
PAH
diuretic used for trauma-induced edema of the brain
mannitol
diuretic used for pseudotumor cerebrii
acetazolamide
substances used to measure filtration
inulin
diuretic used for acute closed angle glaucoma
acetazolamide
diuretic used for trauma-induced edema of the brain
mannitol
MOA of acetazolamide and dorzolamide
Side effects?
carbonic anyhydrase inhibitors

cause metabolic acidosis
diuretic used for pseudotumor cerebrii
acetazolamide
diuretic used for acute closed angle glaucoma
acetazolamide
only loop that's not sulfa containing
ethacrynic acid
MOA of acetazolamide and dorzolamide
Side effects?
carbonic anyhydrase inhibitors

cause metabolic acidosis
only loop that's not sulfa containing
ethacrynic acid
substances used to measure ECF
inulin, mannitol, sulfate
substances used to measure TBW
tritiated water, D2O
substances used to measure plasma
iodinated serum albumin, evans blue
substances used to measure GFR
PAH
substances used to measure filtration
inulin
diuretic used for trauma-induced edema of the brain
mannitol
diuretic used for pseudotumor cerebrii
acetazolamide
diuretic used for acute closed angle glaucoma
acetazolamide
MOA of acetazolamide and dorzolamide
Side effects?
carbonic anyhydrase inhibitors

cause metabolic acidosis
only loop that's not sulfa containing
ethacrynic acid
diuretic used or CHF or wet lung
loops
substance mainly reabsorbed in the PCT
bicarb
substances reabsorbed in the thick ascending limb
Na, K, Cl, Mg, Ca
substances that move through via electric potential in the thick ascending limb
Mg and Ca
substances that use ATP in the thick ascending limb
Na/K/2Cl into the cell and Na/K as antiport
substances that use gradients in thick ascending limb
K and Cl into the basolateral side
substances reabsorbed in the DCT
Na, Cl, Ca
substances that use gradients in the DCT
Cl and Ca into the basolateral side
REceptor located in the DCT
PTH
substances reabsorbed in the collecting duct
Na, K, Cl
substances kicked out in the collecting duct (to be peed)
K and H
receptors located in the collecting duct
aldosterone, V2 (ADH)
DOC for cirrhosis
spironolactone
DOC for nephrogenic DI
amiloride
MOA of loops
Side effects?
block the Na/K/2Cl channel so lose all of that (decr K, Ca, Mg, Na, Cl)
MOA of thiazides
Side effects?
block the Na/Cl channel

get hyperGLUC
MOA of K sparing diuretics
block the K and Na and H channels so K and H can't go back into the urine and Na doesn't get into the cell
nephritic or nephrotic
which one causes loss of protein
nephrotic
nephritic or nephrotic
which one involves a vasculitis and hematuria
nephritic
nephritic or nephrotic
which one involves hyperlipidemia and fatty casts
nephrotic
nephritic or nephrotic
which one involves HTN
nephritic
MC nephrotic syndrome in adults
Membranous glomerulonephritis
which 2 syndromes will have both proteinuria and hematuria?
membranoproliferative
SLE
MC nephrotic dz in kids
minimal change
MC nephritic syndrome in kids
post strep GN
MC nephritic syndrome in adults
membranoproliferative GN
5y/o child brought in by mom b/c of some bld in the urine - 2 wks ago, the child was treated for an upper respiratory issue - a biopsy of the kidney is taken - what will be seen on electron microscopy?
lumpy bumpy (this is post strep GN)
which nephritic syndromes cause a decr in complement?
PSGN
MPGN
24 y/o male comes in b/c he's been coughing up bld and occasionally sees bld when he pees - what will you see on immunofluorescence?
linear deposits (goodpastures)
type of nephritic syndrome that can be caused by hep B, hep C
MPGN
subepithelial deposits on electron microscopy
PSGN
fibrin deposits on light microscopy
RPGN
tramtrack appearance on light microscopy
MPGN
wire loop appearance
SLE
antiglomerular basement membrane Ab
Goodpastrues
5y/o child comes in w/ puffy face and frothy urine - what will you see on electron microscopy?
fused epithelial foot processes (minimal change dz)
nephrotic syndrome that assoc w/ HIV?
Focal segmental
nephrotic syndromes w/ decr C3 complement?
focal segmental
membranous GN
hyalinosis seen on light microscopy?
focal segmental
spike dome appearance on light microscopy?
membranous GN
nephrotic syndrome assoc w/ carcinoma?
membranous GN
nephrotic syndrome assoc with diabetes
nodular glomerulosclerosis
MCC of primary glomerulonephritis?
IgA dz (Bergers)
pt w/ kidney dz, dislocated lens, and deafness
alports
3 dzs w/ lens dislocations
Marfans
Alports
Homocysteinuria