Nephrology — Flashcards

_____ renal tubular acidosis is also known as type 2 RTA

_____ inhibitors slow the progression of diabetic nephropathy

Type _____ RTA also presents with hypokalemia with metabolic acidosis

_____ 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

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

Acute interstitial nephritis is associated with _____ and pyuria (classically eosinophils)

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

_____ is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in adults.