Nephrology — Flashcards

The hallmark of acute kidney injury is _____, often with oliguria

The causes of _____ anion gap metabolic acidosis may be remembered with the mnemonic HARDASS: H: hyperalimentation (artificial supply of nutrition)A: Addison diseaseR: renal tubular acidosisD: diarrheaA: acetazolamideS: spironolactone S: saline infusion

Chronic _____ disease can cause a secondary hyperparathyroidism syndrome known as Renal Osteodystrophy, which is characterized by bone lesions due to increased bone resorption (from elevated PTH)

Less common causes of hydronephrosis include _____ fibrosis, vesicoureteral reflux, and Unilateral Renal Agenesis

_____ diabetes insipidus is often caused by ADH receptor mutations

Indications for acute dialysis may be remembered with the mnemonic AEIOU:A - _____E - severe Electrolyte abnormalitiesI - substance IntoxicationO - volume OverloadU - Uremic symptoms

Treatment of renal failure involves _____ or renal transplant

Nephrotic syndrome results in _____, which increases risk of infection

In diabetics, _____ inhibitors decrease intraglomerular pressure, thus slowing glomerular basement membrane thickening

During the recovery phase of acute tubular necrosis, there is increased risk for _____-kalemia and renal wasting of other electrolytes and minerals