Nephrology — Flashcards

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

_____ is a type of nephrotic syndrome associated with heroin abuse

Rapid correction of _____-natremia results in Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome

Azotemia typically refers to an increase in serum _____ and creatinine