Nephrology — Flashcards

In addition to thiazides, calcium oxalate kidney stones may be treated with _____ supplementation and a low-sodium diet

_____ renal tubular acidosis is characterized by a urine pH > 5.5

Azotemia typically refers to an increase in serum _____ and creatinine

Intrarenal azotemia is less commonly due to acute _____ or acute interstitial nephritis

24-hr urinary calcium > _____ mg/day or presence of nephrolithiasis on imaging is an indication for parathyroidectomy in patients with asymptomatic hyperparathyroidism

Nephrotic syndrome is associated with _____-lipidemia and hyper-cholesterolemia

Autosomal dominant PKD may present in young adults with _____ due to increased renin

Nephrotic syndrome causes a _____-coagulable state due to loss of antithrombin III

One consequence of renal failure is _____ and H2O retention with resulting hypertension, heart failure, and pulmonary edema

The most important steps in working up a metabolic alkalosis are:- determining the patient's _____ for saline responsiveness- checking the urine chloride levels