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02/09/2012

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Term
Kidneys and volumes
Definition
Maintain ECF Volume
Receive 1000-1200 mL of blood per minute-25% of cardiac output.
Filter 7 L of fluid/hour; Reabsorb 99%
Term
Kidneys regulate plasma ____ .
Definition
osmolarity
Term
Kidney endocrine function
Definition
Produces erythropoeitin and renin, converts vitamin D to active form
Term
At what percentage of destruction is kidney function impaired?
Definition
removal of 50% of nephrons – no significant impairment-usually no sx until 75-90% are damaged
Term
Do kidneys perform gluconeogenesis?
Definition
Yes!
Term
Filtration
Definition
Filtration of fluids/solutes from plasma into nephron. Driven by Starling forces.
Term
Reabsorption
Definition
Reabsorption: Solutes & water are removed from tubules and returned to blood (peritubular capillaries)
Term
Secretion
Definition
Secretion: transfer of substances from peritubular capillaries into tubular fluid (K+, H+, creatinine, other met wastes)
Term
Excretion
Definition
excess fluid & other substances removed from body


Excretion = filtration-reabsorption + secretion
Term
Micturation
Definition
urination
Term
Pelvis: urinary collecting structures called ______
Definition
calyces
Term
Medulla: middle portion; contains the renal _______
Definition
pyramids
Term
Cortex: outer portion; contains ____ and nephron tubules
Definition
glomeruli
Term
Describe the causes of incontinence.
Definition
Any anatomical, physiological, or pathological feature that disrupts micturation process can cause voiding dysfunction and incontinence. See Box 29-1 – Copstead

All causes of incontinence, including neurogenic bladder, produce similar symptoms…
Term
List the types of incontinence.
Definition
Urge
Stress
Mixed
Overflow
Term
Describe the normal changes to kidney function that are associated with the aging process.
Definition
Decrease in kidney size
Decrease in renal blood flow and GFR
Number of nephrons decrease due to renal vascular and perfusion changes
Glomerular capillaries atrophy
Tubular transport response decreases
Increased bladder symptoms: urgency, frequency, and nocturia
Term
Causes and symptoms of pyelonephritis
Definition
Acute infection of the ureter, renal pelvis, and/or renal parenchyma
Sudden onset fever, chills, flank pain, dysuria, frequency, or asymptomatic.
Term
Causes and symptoms of glomerulonephritis
Definition
Hematuria-coffee-colored urine
proteinuria > 3 g/day. Can lead to nephrotic syndrome
Systemic fluid volume changes: edema
Fluid-volume excess
Vascular protein loss
Term
Causes and symptoms of cystitis
Definition
Term
List the drugs used to treat UTIs, noting any unusual side effects or precautions.
Definition
Term
Explain the relationship between the nephrotic syndrome and protein.
Definition
Increase in glomerular capillary wall permeability to proteins


Proteinuria >3.5 g in 24 hr
Hypoalbuminemia
Generalized edema
Hyperlipidemia
Term
Describe the factors that contribute to kidney stone formation.
Definition
Term
Explain the major differences between acute, rapidly progressing, and chronic glomerulonephritis.
Definition
Term
Describe the three types of acute renal failure and their causes.
Definition
Prerenal: hypovolemia, volume shifts, MI, septic shock
Intra: acute tubular necrosis (ATN) most common (postischemic, nephrotoxic)
Post: urinary tract obstructions, bilaterally
Term
What is the relationship between pre- and postrenal failure and acute tubular necrosis (ATN)?
Definition
prerenal and postrenal acute renal failure (ARF) can cause ATN!
Term
vasa recta
Definition
peritubular capillaries formed from efferent arterioles
Term
Compare and contrast acute and chronic renal failure.
Definition
Term
Renal Blood Flor (RBF)
Definition
Pressure difference between renal artery & renal vein / renal vascular resistance.

Q = delta P / R
Term
How do the three stages of ARF differ from the three stages of chronic renal failure?
Definition
Term
BUN
Definition
Blood Urea Nitrogen. test is a measure of the amount of nitrogen in the blood in the form of urea, and a measurement of renal function


BUN is an indication of renal health. Normal ranges 7-25 mg/dL. If GFR and blood volume decrease (hypovolemia) then BUN will increase.
Term
creatinine clearance
Definition
Term
renal osteodystrophy
Definition
or chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone disorder[1] is a bone pathology, characterized by bone mineralization deficiency, that is a direct result of the electrolyte and endocrine derangements that accompany chronic kidney disease.
Term
azotemia
Definition
medical condition characterized by abnormally high levels of nitrogen-containing compounds, such as urea, creatinine, various body waste compounds, and other nitrogen-rich compounds in the blood. It is largely related to insufficient filtering of blood by the kidneys.
Term
oliguria
Definition
the low output of urine,[1] It is clinically classified as an output below 300-500ml/day
Term
anuria
Definition
an absence of urine, clinically classified as below 50ml/day
Term
polycistic kidney
Definition
collecting ducts become fluid-filled cysts, compressing renal parenchyma, compromising renal function
Term
Enuresis
Definition
Incontinence in children
Primary: no h/o continence
Secondary: loss of continence after 6 months
Term
Kidney auto regulatory mechanism
Definition
Despite wide changes in arterial BP, RBF and GFR are maintained at consistent rate.
Term
Kidneys are necessary for the formation of the active form of ____-necessary cofactor for intestinal calcium absorption.
Definition
Vitamin D
Term
a peptide growth factor the stimulates formation of erythrocytes in the bone marrow. Stimulated by hypoxia.
Definition
Erythropoietin
Term
Urinalysis
Definition
Urine color ------------- light yellow to amber
Urine pH----------------- acidic
Specific gravity--------- 1.003-1.030
Term
Urinalysis -- urine sediment
Definition
RBCs none
Casts none
Crystals none
WBCs none
Glucose none
Ketones none
Nitrites none
Term
Serum Creatinine
Definition
end product of muscle metabolism excreted only by the kidney. Fairly reliable index of GFR. A rise in serum creatinine = decreased GFR

Adult males: 0.6-1.5 mg/dl, females: 0.6-1.1 mg/dl, kids: 0.2-1.0
Term
Creatinine clearance:
Definition
compares serum creatinine to amount excreted in urine over specific time.


Adult men: 95-135 mL/min-varies with amt. lean body mass-muscular men higher
Adult women: 85-125 mL/min
Term
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
Definition
Urea an end product of protein metabolism excreted primarily by the kidney.
Term
Elevated BUN sign of:
Definition
Decreased renal function-inability to rid body of waste products from blood.
Decreased renal perfusion, but also increased catabolism, decreased fluid volume.
Seen with: high PRO diets, dehydration, shock, heart failure
Reference ranges: (Less specific than creatinine).
Adults: 8-25; may be slightly higher in men
Elderly: values slightly increased r/t lack of renal concentration
Term
Prerenal disease
Definition
Inadequate renal blood flow-hypoperfusion of the kidney
Term
Major causes of prerenal disease, precursors to acute renal failure
Definition
Volume depletion: GI disease, hemmorhage
Heart failure: cardiac output
Hepatic cirrhosis
Hypotension
Medications: NSAIDs, ACE inhibitors
Term
ACE inhibitors
Definition
decrease production of angiotensin II; decrease filtration to the kidney
Term
Postrenal disease
Definition
Bladder
Normal Micturation
Urinary Incontinence
Selected…
Obstructive disorders
Infections
Congenital disorders
Term
Definition
Detrusor muscle is innervated by the parasympathetic system, causing bladder to contract.

Sympathetic stimulation of bladder sphincter causes relaxation so urine can flow.
Term
Urge incontinence
Definition
overactivity of detrusor muscle.
Strong and immediate urge to void.
Stroke, multiple sclerosis, obstruction, infection, surgical trauma, idiopathic.
Term
Stress incontinence
Definition
Increased intra-abdominal pressure and relaxed pelvic musculature.
More common in women than men; vaginal delivery, episiotomy, high maternal weight gain, prostatectomy.
Term
Mixed incontinence
Definition
Combination of stress and urge incontinence
Term
Overflow incontinence
Definition
Urinary retention and overdistended bladder
Obstruction or sphincter malfunction
Constant or intermittent dribbling, but signs of stress and urge incontinence may be present.
May be conscious or unaware.
Term
Treating Incontinence
Definition
Rarely pharmacological or surgical.

Mostly behavioral:

1.Toileting assistance, bladder retraining, pelvic muscle rehab
2. Anticholinergic agents, alpha-adrenergics
3. Surgical intervention rare and last resort.
Term
Etiology and treatment for enuresis
Definition
Maturational delay
UTI
Altered pituitary release of ADH

Therapy: behavioral
Term
Urinary Tract Obstruction
Definition
a blockage (anatomic or functional defect) of urine flow within the urinary tract

hydroureter
pregnancy
inflammation
stones
tumors
Term
Severity of urinary tract obstruction is based on
Definition
Location
Completeness
Involvement of one or both upper urinary tracts
Duration
Cause
Term
Nephrolithiasis
Definition
Kidney stones – calculi: Masses of crystals, protein, or other substances that form within and may obstruct the urinary tract
Term
Kidney stone risk factors
Definition
Gender (male 15%, 6%(
Race (Caucasian; 2-3% gen. pop)
fluid intake
diet
Term
How are kidney stones classified?
Definition
by minerals comprising the stones
Term
Most kidney stones are this type.
Definition
Calcium
Term
Kidney stones: causes
Definition
Supersaturation of one or more salts

-Hypercalciuria found in most stone sufferers
-Hypocitraturia from acidosis, chronic diarrhea, calcium-wasting diuretics (thiazides), high animal protein diet.
-Hypomagnesuria – dietary deficiency
Precipitation of a salt from liquid to solid state

Growth into a stone via crystallization or aggregation
Term
4 Most Common Stones
Definition
Calcium oxalate or calcium phosphate (75%)
Struvite stones – Mg, NH3, Ca, PO4 (10-15%)
Cystinuric stones
Uric acid stones

or can be mixture of above
Term
Why do some people never get calculi?
Definition
Crystal growth-inhibiting substances -
Particle retention
Term
What is a UTI?
Definition
Urinary Tract Infection is inflammation of the urinary epithelium following invasion and colonization by some pathogen within the urinary tract.
Term
UTI Risks
Definition
Female gender
Elderly
Chronic diseases (esp. diabetes)
Sexual activity
Poor hygiene
Bladder dysfunction (urinary stasis)
Term
Pathways of renal infection
Definition
Descending hematogenous infection results from bacteremic spread.

More common is ascending infection, which results from a combination of urinary bladder infection, vesicoureteral reflux, and intrarenal reflux.
Term
Most common UTI pathogens
Definition
Gram neg. Escherichia coli (>80% of cases)
Gram positive cocci: Staphylococcus saprophyticus (10-15%)
Hospital-acquired UTI: Enterobacter, klebsiella. proteus, staphylococcus
Term
Clinical Manifestations of lower UTI
Definition
Frequency, dysuria, urgency, and lower abdominal and/or suprapubic pain (not flank pain, rarely fever) - may be asymptomatic.

Urinalysis dipstick:
Pyuria (WBC’s), hematuria, bacteruria.
Visual: cloudy-may see blood

Urine Culture and Sensitivity
Term
Treatment of lower UTI
Definition
Increased fluid intake-flush it out!
Avoidance of bladder irritants (coffee, cola, tea, wine)
Urinary analgesics (OTC phenazopyridine)
Antimicrobial therapy
Term
Consideration for determining pharmacotherapy for UTI
Definition
80% of infections r/t gram – (e-coli) bacteria.
10-15% gram + cocci

Location:
-Upper:Acute pyelonephritis, Acute bacterial prostatitis
-Lower: Acute cystitis (bladder), Acute urethral syndrome

Isolated infection

Unresolved infection

Recurrent infection

Complicated vs. uncomplicated
Term
Sulfonamides and Trimethoprim are used in
Definition
Acute cystitis
Long term prophylaxis against recurrent infection
Acute pyelonephritis (mild)
Acute bacterial prostatitis
Term
Sulfonamides and Trimethoprim are oral, broad spectrum antibiotics often used in combination. MOA is __
Definition
Bacteriostatic: Suppress bacterial growth by inhibiting folic acid

Combo is Trimethoprim and Sulfisoxazole (TMP-SMZ, Bactrim DS)
Term
The TMP-SMZ combo inhibits sequential steps in bacterial ___ synthesis, making it much more powerful than TMP or SMZ alone.
Definition
folic acid
Term
TMP-SMZ combo is used in
Definition
Uncomplicated urinary tract infection
Pneumocystis carinii
– GI infections
Term
Bactram (TMP-SMZ combo) adverse reactions
Definition
GI disturbance
Hypersensitivity reactions: rash, photosensitivity, Stevens-Johnson syndrome (very rare)
Hemolytic anemia in G6PD deficiency
Kernicterus in newborns (high billir. in brain; neurotox)
Crystalluria (rare with newer preparations and hydration)
Term
If allergic to bactram (sulfa) then use
Definition
Fluoroquinolones

(ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, norfloxacin)
Term
Fluoroquinolones details

(ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, norfloxacin)
Definition
Bacteriocidal: inhibit bacterial DNA replication
Common, broad spectrum antibiotic
Effective against aerobic gram -, some gram +
Rare risk of tendon damage: avoid use in children
Side effects are mild.
Drug and food interactions
Term
Fluoroquinolones Drug and food interactions

(ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, norfloxacin)
Definition
bsorption reduced by
Aluminum antacids
Magnesium antacids
Iron salts
Zinc salts
Sucralfate
Milk and dairy products
Term
2nd line UTI drug
Definition
fosfomycin: Monurol
Term
fosfomycin (Monurol) details
Definition
Bacteriocidal: Inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis, cause bacterial lysis and death
New agent
Single dosing (3 gm) in uncomplicated UTIs (acute cystitis)
Symptoms usually improve in 2-3 days, but if not, giving another dose has no effect but increases side effects.
Side effects: diarrhea, headache, vaginitis
Term
Urinary Tract Antiseptics
Definition
Nitrofurantoin [Furadantin, Macrodantin]
Methenamine [Mandelamine]
Nalidixic acid [NegGram]
Cinoxacin [Cinobac]
Term
Urinary Tract Antiseptics Details
Definition
Second-choice drugs-UTIs only
work by becoming concentrated in urine against common pathogens
Not effective in blood or tissues
Bacteriostatic in low doses, bactericidal in high doses
May be used as prophylaxis against recurrent infx.
Gram - and +
only for lower infections
Term
NItrofurantoin (Furadantin) MOA and details
Definition
damages DNA after conversion to reactive form by bacterial enzyme.


Broad spectrum
GI symptoms most frequent side effect
Can induce pulmonary damage due to hypersensitivity – contraindicated in pts with this type of reaction.
Also seen, peripheral neuropathy (chronic use), headache, vertigo, drowsiness, nystagmus, hematological disorders.
Term
Methenamine (Urex) available
Definition
over the counter
Term
Identifying kidney pain
Definition
Inflammation, puncture, stretching – costovertebral (flank) pain at T10 – L1

no nociceptors in kidney

Bladder pain – suprapubic area, upper thigh.
Ureteral pain – flank, groin, genital area.
Term
Vesicoureteral Reflux
Definition
Anatomical abnormality causing reflux of urine from bladder to ureter and renal pelvis.
Usually diagnosed in children with frequent UTI
80% spontaneously resolve with age
Antibiotic prophylaxis and surgery depending on presentation
Term
Intrarenal Disease
Definition
Congenital Disease
Polycystic kidney disease
Infectious Diseases
Acute & chronic pyelonephritis
Glomerular Diseases
Term
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Definition
Genetic: multiple dilations of collecting ducts that appear as fluid filled sacs.
Term
PKD Adults vs Children
Definition
cause of fetal death; many death by around age 10; inverse relationship to hepatic fibrosis (these kids live longer)

adult manifest around age 50; end stage disease 70s
Term
Pyelonephritis
Definition
Pyelonephritis-most serious form of UTI
Term
Acute pyelonephritis
Definition
Acute infection of the ureter, renal pelvis, and/or renal parenchyma
Sudden onset fever, chills, flank pain, dysuria, frequency, or asymptomatic.
Term
Chronic pyelonephritis
Definition
Persistent or recurring episodes of acute pyelonephritis
Risk increases in individuals with renal infections and some type of obstructive pathologic condition
Chronic interstitial inflammation leads to fibrosis and decrease in functional nephrons
Second leading cause of renal failure
Term
Hallmark sign of pain for pyelonephritis
Definition
Tap to costal vertebral angle
Term
Glomerular Disorders
Definition
Alterations in structure and function of glomerular capillary circulation

Glomerulonephritis
Nephrotic Syndrome
Term
Primary vs Secondary Glomerular Disorders
Definition
Primary:The kidney is the only or predominant organ involved

Secondary: Resulting from drug exposure, infection, multi-organ involvement
Term
Glomerular disorders account for ___ % of all end stage kidney disease.
Definition
90
Term
Located between the glomerular membrane and the podocytes of Bowman's capsule
Definition
The basement membrane is the principal selectivity barrier for glomerular filtration. It prevents the passage of cells and large proteins.
Term
More anatomy of the basement membrane
Definition
Capillary lumen, endothelium, basement membrane, podocyte foot processes parietal epithelium of Bosman's capsule
Term
The glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is determined by two key factors:
Definition
1. The filtration pressure (hydrostatic pressure) that is influenced by blood pressure/volume and capillary oncotic pressure (from proteins in the blood).

2. The permeability and surface area of the glomerular membrane-including the basement membrane.
Term
Glomerular Disorders result in
Definition
Increased glomerular capillary permeability and loss of negative ionic charge barrier result in passage of plasma proteins, RBCs into the urine

Resulting hypoalbuminemia encourages plasma fluid to move into the interstitial spaces (Edema)

Decreased GFR resulting in fluid retention, increased BUN/creatinine
Term
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Definition
Inflammation of the glomerulus
-Primarily post-infectious with immunologic abnormalities (most common)
-Vascular disorders
-Systemic diseases
-Viral causes
Term
Acute glomerulonephritis is immunologic. T or F
Definition
True
Term
Glomerulonephritis Mechanisms of injury
Definition
Deposition of circulating soluble antigen-antibody complexes, often with complement deposition
Formation of antibodies against the glomerular basement membrane
Neutrophils, moncytes, lysosomal enzymes damage basement membrane
Angiotensin II, leukotrienes glomerular perfusion – outcome??
Term
Glomerulonephritis Clinical Manifestations
Definition
Hematuria-coffee-colored urine

Proteinuria > 3 g/day. Can lead to nephrotic syndrome

Systemic fluid volume changes: edema
-Fluid-volume excess
-Vascular protein loss

Rx – aimed at treating underlying cause and symptomatic support.
Term
Rapidly Progressing Glomerulonephritis
Definition
symptoms of acute glomerulonephritis combined with rapid decline in renal function and failure.

cause unknown, possiblly r/t acute or subacute infection
Term
Manifestation of rapidly progressing glomerulonephritis
Definition
Viral symptoms, HTN, edema, hematuria and proteinuria

Presence of crescent formation. Characteristics of crescents change as disease progresses.
Term
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Definition
Continuing or persistent hematuria and proteinuria with progressive renal deterioration, hypertension, contracted kidneys, and renal failure.

Primarily autoimmune.
Term
Nephrotic Syndrome
Definition
Increase in glomerular capillary wall permeability to proteins

Proteinuria >3.5 g in 24 hr
-Hypoalbuminemia
-Generalized edema
-Hyperlipidemia

Usually self-limiting
Term
Diabetic nephropathy
Definition
-leading cause of nephrotic syndrome in adults.


the result is changes in the basement membrane and foot processes of glomerulus that make the membrane leaky to proteins.
Term
Minimal change disease
Definition
-leading cause of nephrotic syndrome in children.


the result is changes in the basement membrane and foot processes of glomerulus that make the membrane leaky to proteins.
Term
Nephrotic Syndrome: RX
Definition
Treat underlying cause

Diabetic nephropathy: Improved glucose, HTN control
Early detection: annual urine test for protein:
Microalbuminuria-30-300 mg/day albumin

Minimal change disease: steroids

Treat symptoms
Term
Acute renal failure (ARF)
Definition
reversible

Is it Prerenal, intrarenal, & postrenal causes
Term
Chronic renal failure (CRF)
Definition
Irreversible:

Stages of CRF
Associated conditions
Anemia
Osteodystrophy
Term
Acute Renal Failure Details
Definition
Sudden, severe decrease in renal function (may be reversible)

Decreased GFR – urine output decreases over several hours-days (oliguria, and rarely, anuria)

Azotemia (retention of nitrogenous waste in blood, esp. BUN)

Acute increase in serum creatinine
Term
Most common cause of ARF
Definition
Prerenal acute renal failure


Caused by impaired renal blood flow (mean arterial pressure < 70 mm Hg)
GFR declines due to the decrease in filtration pressure
Term
Intrarenal acute renal failure
Definition
Acute tubular necrosis (ATN) is the most common cause of intrarenal renal failure
-Postischemic
-Nephrotoxic
-Prerenal and postrenal can cause ATN!
Term
Occurs with urinary tract obstructions that affect the kidneys bilaterally
Definition
Postrenal acute renal failure
Term
Oliguria
Definition
Decrease in urine flow, decrease in urine output, back leackage
Term
Acute Renal Failure Phases
Definition
oliguric phase < 500 ml/day; 1-2 weeks
BUN-creatinine >20:1

diuretic phase >500 ml/day; 2-10 days
BUN-creatinine 10:1

convalescent phase - stable lab values; 3-12 mo.
Term
___ is the irreversible loss of renal function that affects nearly all organ systems over months to years.
Definition
Chronic renal failure


New emphasis on detecting and tracking early chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Term
What is leading cause of chronic renal failure (CRF) in US?
Definition
Diabetic nephropathy

Also: Glomerulonephritis
Pyelonephritis
Polycystic kidney disease
Nephrotoxic exposure
Obstructive nephropathy
Term
Progression of CRF – 3 stages
Definition
Reduced renal reserve - < 75% nephron loss
May be asymptomatic

Renal insufficiency – 75-90% loss
Slight elevation in BUN and creatinine
Polyuria, nocturia
May be controlled by diet and medication

End-stage renal disease - > 90% loss
Azotemia, uremia, fluid and electrolyte disruption, renal osteodystrophy, dialysis and transplantation.
Term
Breakdown in homeostasis due to CRF (14).
Definition
Creatinine and urea clearance – plasma levels rise, azotemia
Sodium and water balance – sodium loss and volume depletion
Phosphate and calcium balance – phosphate absorption increase, hypocalcemia from acid-base imbalance
Potassium balance - hyperkalemia to life threatening levels
Acid-base balance – metabolic acidosis
Skeletal and bone alterations – osteitis fibrosa, demineralization, pathological fractures, bone pain, vitmin D deficient.
Cardiopulmonary system – hypertension, pericarditis, pulmonary edema
Neural function- encephalopathy (fatigue, loss of attention and cognition, peripheral neuropathy, loss of coordination, stupor, coma
Endocrine and reproduction – retarded growth in kids, osteomalacia, goiter
Hematologic alterations – anemia, prolonged bleeding times
Immunologic – suppressed immune system
Gastrointestinal – anorexia, nausea, vomiting, stomatitis, uremic fetor, PUD, GI bleeding, pancreatitis
Integument – abnormal pigmentation (yellow, pruritis
Alterations in proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids
Term
Osteodystrophy
Definition
2 Cascades leading to formation of CaPO4 salts

decr active V D, dec serum Ca, inc PTH, incr bone resorption, incr serum Ca

decr GFT, incr PO4
Term
Renal Replacement Therapies
Definition
Hemodialysis
Peritoneal dialysis (form of overnight dialysis causes osmotic fluid movement and diffusion of toxins and electrolytes)
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