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UNF Patho Workbook 29
Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function
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03/02/2008

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Term
Renal Function Tests include?
urinalysis
BUN and serum creatinine
SGOT/SGPT
both a and b
A B & C
Definition
A&B
Term
Which substance is an abnormal consitituent of urine
urea
glucose
Sodium Chloride
creatinine
Definition
Glucose
Term
The presence of Albumin in the urine would indicate probable damage to?
Definition
Glomeruli
Term
Which is not true concerning UTI's?
Once cysitis develops, pyeloneprhitis will certainly occur
They are usually due to coliforms (E. Coli)
Organisms probably enter the bladder by way of the ureatha
Patient may be asymptomatic
Definition
Once cysitis develops, pyeloneprhitis will certainly occur
Term
Renal calculi may be composed of
Calcium oxalate
uric acid
cholesterol
All of the above
A&B
Definition
Calicum oxalate
uric acid
Term
WHich can be characteristics of ureteral stones
a. severe pain in back
b. severe pain in abdomen
c. nausea and vomiting
d. all of the above
e. both a&c
Definition
D all of the above
Term
Which are predisposing factors for UTI's
congenital deformities in UT
sex of patient
decreased urine flow
increased urine flow
increased fluid intake
Definition
congenital deformities in UT
sex of patient
decreased urine flow
Term
Common cause of UTI's?
Definition
E.coli
Term
Uremia exhibits what?
Definition
retention of metabolic acids
Term
Which renal condition usually has a history of recent infection with beta-hemolytic streptcocci?
Definition
glomerulonepritis
Term
What statement is not true regarding glomerulonepgritis
-Significant damage to kidneys occurs during the body's response to an infection
- fever and flank pain occur
-Complement activitaion attracts neutrophils
- characterized by hematuria, proteinuria, and presence of casts
- 90% of individuals will develop chronic disease
Definition
- 90% of individuals will develop chronic disease
Term
Nephrotic syndrome is associated with ________ to plasma ___________?
Definition
increased glomerular permeability; proteins
Term
Causes of acute renal faliure include?
Definition
cholecystitis
stones and strictures in kidneys or ureters
heart faliure leading to poor reneal perfusion
Term
What are some S/S or renal failure
-elevated serum creatinine
-luekocytosis
-low BUN
-fever
-oliguria
Definition
Elevated serum creatinine
oliguria
Term
Which is NOT a characteristic of chronic renal failure
-hyperkalemia
-anuria
-anemia
-pruritus
-acidosis
Definition
anuria
Term
Chronic renal faliure:
may result in HTN
is usually the result of chronic inflammation of the kidney
may be treated with dialysis or transplants
All of the above
A&C
Definition
All
Term
Postrenal disease is what?
Definition
Elevated blood lvl of urea and creatinine because of complete calculi blockage of one ureter
Term
Nephrotoxins, such as antibiotics may be responsible for?
Definition
acute tubular necrosis
Term
Uremia, as seen in chronic renal faliure would include
metabolic acidosis
elevated BUN and creatinine
cardiovascular disturbances
All of the above
Definition
All of the above
Term
The earliest symptom of chronic renal faliure is?
Definition
polyuria
Term
In Chronic renal faliure tubulointersitial disease leads to?
Definition
sodium wasting
Term
Characteristic of Good pasture syndrome?
Definition
pulmonary capillary and glomerualar basement membrane antibodies
Term
Characteristic of hypovolemia?
Definition
pre-renal faliure
Term
Characteristic of Uremia
Definition
pruritus
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