Nephrology — Flashcards

_____ syndrome is a group of glomerular disorders characterized by proteinuria > 3.5 g/day

Renal (Diuretics) _____ diuretics may be useful in the treatment of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus

Risk factors for _____ kidney stones include hot/arid climates and low urine volume

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

Type _____ RTA occurs because of decreased aldosterone secretion or aldosterone resistance

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

How does the fractional excretion of Na+ (FENa) change in prerenal azotemia? _____

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

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

Patients with renal osteodystrophy present with calciphylaxis, due to high serum _____ binding with Ca2+ leading to metastatic deposits and lowered serum Ca2+