Nephrology — Flashcards

The cause of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis is usually idiopathic, but may be secondary to:- massive _____- interferon treatment- congenital kidney malformations that cause chronic kidney disease

_____ renal tubular acidosis is also known as type 2 RTA

Type _____ RTA also presents with hypokalemia with metabolic acidosis

Acute interstitial nephritis is associated with _____-uria and pyruria (classically eosinophils)

_____ syndrome is a renal tubular defect characterized by a defect in the DCT (location) of the nephron

Patients with renal artery stenosis will present with _____ and flank bruits

Gordon's syndrome, also referred to as Pseudohypoaldosteronism II, presents with metabolic _____ and hyperkalemia

The consequences of _____ may be remembered using the mnemonic "MAD HUNGER": M.A: Metabolic AcidosisD: Dyslipidemia (especially increased triglycerides)H: HyperkalemiaU: Uremia N: Na+ / H2O retentionG: Growth retardation and developmental delayE: Erythropoietin failure (anemia) R: Renal osteodystrophy

Chronic renal failure is most commonly caused by _____, hypertension, and glomerular disease

Signs of Post-Strep Glomerulonephritis include dark, "_____"-colored urine and facial edema