Nephrology — Flashcards

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

Nephrotic syndrome results in _____, which increases risk of infection

_____ incontinence is associated with increased post-void residual on catheterization or ultrasound

Uremia, a consequence of renal failure, may cause _____ with asterixis

_____ syndrome is a renal tubular defect that affects the Na+-Cl- cotransporter

_____ diabetes insipidus is characterized by polyuria and polydipsia with an inability to concentrate urine due to lack of response to ADH

After checking a patient on urinalysis, patients with _____ should be started on an ACE inhibitor, especially if they have concommitant BP > 130/80

Criteria for terminating the procedure, for electrolyte deficient media is when there is deficit of _____mL , and the patient should be evaluated for hyponatremia

Nephritic syndrome is associated with _____ retention with consequent periorbital edema and hypertension

_____ is a type of nephrotic syndrome associated with heroin abuse