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Maintain ECF Volume Receive 1000-1200 mL of blood per minute-25% of cardiac output. Filter 7 L of fluid/hour; Reabsorb 99% |
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Kidneys regulate plasma ____ . |
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Kidney endocrine function |
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Produces erythropoeitin and renin, converts vitamin D to active form |
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At what percentage of destruction is kidney function impaired? |
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removal of 50% of nephrons – no significant impairment-usually no sx until 75-90% are damaged |
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Do kidneys perform gluconeogenesis? |
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Filtration of fluids/solutes from plasma into nephron. Driven by Starling forces. |
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Reabsorption: Solutes & water are removed from tubules and returned to blood (peritubular capillaries) |
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Secretion: transfer of substances from peritubular capillaries into tubular fluid (K+, H+, creatinine, other met wastes) |
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excess fluid & other substances removed from body
Excretion = filtration-reabsorption + secretion |
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Pelvis: urinary collecting structures called ______ |
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Medulla: middle portion; contains the renal _______ |
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Cortex: outer portion; contains ____ and nephron tubules |
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Describe the causes of incontinence. |
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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… |
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List the types of incontinence. |
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Describe the normal changes to kidney function that are associated with the aging process. |
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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 |
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Causes and symptoms of pyelonephritis |
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Acute infection of the ureter, renal pelvis, and/or renal parenchyma Sudden onset fever, chills, flank pain, dysuria, frequency, or asymptomatic. |
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Causes and symptoms of glomerulonephritis |
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Hematuria-coffee-colored urine proteinuria > 3 g/day. Can lead to nephrotic syndrome Systemic fluid volume changes: edema Fluid-volume excess Vascular protein loss |
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Causes and symptoms of cystitis |
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List the drugs used to treat UTIs, noting any unusual side effects or precautions. |
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Explain the relationship between the nephrotic syndrome and protein. |
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Increase in glomerular capillary wall permeability to proteins
Proteinuria >3.5 g in 24 hr Hypoalbuminemia Generalized edema Hyperlipidemia |
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Describe the factors that contribute to kidney stone formation. |
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Explain the major differences between acute, rapidly progressing, and chronic glomerulonephritis. |
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Describe the three types of acute renal failure and their causes. |
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Prerenal: hypovolemia, volume shifts, MI, septic shock Intra: acute tubular necrosis (ATN) most common (postischemic, nephrotoxic) Post: urinary tract obstructions, bilaterally |
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What is the relationship between pre- and postrenal failure and acute tubular necrosis (ATN)? |
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prerenal and postrenal acute renal failure (ARF) can cause ATN! |
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peritubular capillaries formed from efferent arterioles |
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Compare and contrast acute and chronic renal failure. |
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Pressure difference between renal artery & renal vein / renal vascular resistance.
Q = delta P / R |
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How do the three stages of ARF differ from the three stages of chronic renal failure? |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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the low output of urine,[1] It is clinically classified as an output below 300-500ml/day |
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an absence of urine, clinically classified as below 50ml/day |
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collecting ducts become fluid-filled cysts, compressing renal parenchyma, compromising renal function |
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Incontinence in children Primary: no h/o continence Secondary: loss of continence after 6 months |
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Kidney auto regulatory mechanism |
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Despite wide changes in arterial BP, RBF and GFR are maintained at consistent rate. |
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Kidneys are necessary for the formation of the active form of ____-necessary cofactor for intestinal calcium absorption. |
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a peptide growth factor the stimulates formation of erythrocytes in the bone marrow. Stimulated by hypoxia. |
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Urine color ------------- light yellow to amber Urine pH----------------- acidic Specific gravity--------- 1.003-1.030 |
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Urinalysis -- urine sediment |
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RBCs none Casts none Crystals none WBCs none Glucose none Ketones none Nitrites none |
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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 |
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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 |
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Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) |
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Urea an end product of protein metabolism excreted primarily by the kidney. |
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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 |
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Inadequate renal blood flow-hypoperfusion of the kidney |
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Major causes of prerenal disease, precursors to acute renal failure |
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Volume depletion: GI disease, hemmorhage Heart failure: cardiac output Hepatic cirrhosis Hypotension Medications: NSAIDs, ACE inhibitors |
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decrease production of angiotensin II; decrease filtration to the kidney |
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Bladder Normal Micturation Urinary Incontinence Selected… Obstructive disorders Infections Congenital disorders |
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Detrusor muscle is innervated by the parasympathetic system, causing bladder to contract.
Sympathetic stimulation of bladder sphincter causes relaxation so urine can flow. |
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overactivity of detrusor muscle. Strong and immediate urge to void. Stroke, multiple sclerosis, obstruction, infection, surgical trauma, idiopathic. |
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Increased intra-abdominal pressure and relaxed pelvic musculature. More common in women than men; vaginal delivery, episiotomy, high maternal weight gain, prostatectomy. |
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Combination of stress and urge incontinence |
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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. |
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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. |
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Etiology and treatment for enuresis |
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Maturational delay UTI Altered pituitary release of ADH
Therapy: behavioral |
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Urinary Tract Obstruction |
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a blockage (anatomic or functional defect) of urine flow within the urinary tract
hydroureter pregnancy inflammation stones tumors |
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Severity of urinary tract obstruction is based on |
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Location Completeness Involvement of one or both upper urinary tracts Duration Cause |
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Kidney stones – calculi: Masses of crystals, protein, or other substances that form within and may obstruct the urinary tract |
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Kidney stone risk factors |
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Gender (male 15%, 6%( Race (Caucasian; 2-3% gen. pop) fluid intake diet |
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How are kidney stones classified? |
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by minerals comprising the stones |
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Most kidney stones are this type. |
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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 |
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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 |
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Why do some people never get calculi? |
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Crystal growth-inhibiting substances - Particle retention |
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Urinary Tract Infection is inflammation of the urinary epithelium following invasion and colonization by some pathogen within the urinary tract. |
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Female gender Elderly Chronic diseases (esp. diabetes) Sexual activity Poor hygiene Bladder dysfunction (urinary stasis) |
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Pathways of renal infection |
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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. |
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Most common UTI pathogens |
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Gram neg. Escherichia coli (>80% of cases) Gram positive cocci: Staphylococcus saprophyticus (10-15%) Hospital-acquired UTI: Enterobacter, klebsiella. proteus, staphylococcus |
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Clinical Manifestations of lower UTI |
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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 |
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Increased fluid intake-flush it out! Avoidance of bladder irritants (coffee, cola, tea, wine) Urinary analgesics (OTC phenazopyridine) Antimicrobial therapy |
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Consideration for determining pharmacotherapy for UTI |
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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 |
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Sulfonamides and Trimethoprim are used in |
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Acute cystitis Long term prophylaxis against recurrent infection Acute pyelonephritis (mild) Acute bacterial prostatitis |
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Sulfonamides and Trimethoprim are oral, broad spectrum antibiotics often used in combination. MOA is __ |
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Bacteriostatic: Suppress bacterial growth by inhibiting folic acid
Combo is Trimethoprim and Sulfisoxazole (TMP-SMZ, Bactrim DS) |
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The TMP-SMZ combo inhibits sequential steps in bacterial ___ synthesis, making it much more powerful than TMP or SMZ alone. |
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Uncomplicated urinary tract infection Pneumocystis carinii – GI infections |
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Bactram (TMP-SMZ combo) adverse reactions |
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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) |
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If allergic to bactram (sulfa) then use |
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Fluoroquinolones
(ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, norfloxacin) |
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Fluoroquinolones details
(ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, norfloxacin) |
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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 |
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Fluoroquinolones Drug and food interactions
(ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, norfloxacin) |
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bsorption reduced by Aluminum antacids Magnesium antacids Iron salts Zinc salts Sucralfate Milk and dairy products |
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fosfomycin (Monurol) details |
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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 |
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Urinary Tract Antiseptics |
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Nitrofurantoin [Furadantin, Macrodantin] Methenamine [Mandelamine] Nalidixic acid [NegGram] Cinoxacin [Cinobac] |
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Urinary Tract Antiseptics Details |
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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 |
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NItrofurantoin (Furadantin) MOA and details |
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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. |
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Methenamine (Urex) available |
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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. |
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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 |
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Congenital Disease Polycystic kidney disease Infectious Diseases Acute & chronic pyelonephritis Glomerular Diseases |
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Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) |
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Genetic: multiple dilations of collecting ducts that appear as fluid filled sacs. |
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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 |
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Pyelonephritis-most serious form of UTI |
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Acute infection of the ureter, renal pelvis, and/or renal parenchyma Sudden onset fever, chills, flank pain, dysuria, frequency, or asymptomatic. |
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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 |
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Hallmark sign of pain for pyelonephritis |
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Definition
Tap to costal vertebral angle |
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Definition
Alterations in structure and function of glomerular capillary circulation
Glomerulonephritis Nephrotic Syndrome |
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Primary vs Secondary Glomerular Disorders |
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Primary:The kidney is the only or predominant organ involved
Secondary: Resulting from drug exposure, infection, multi-organ involvement |
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Glomerular disorders account for ___ % of all end stage kidney disease. |
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Definition
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Located between the glomerular membrane and the podocytes of Bowman's capsule |
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Definition
The basement membrane is the principal selectivity barrier for glomerular filtration. It prevents the passage of cells and large proteins. |
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More anatomy of the basement membrane |
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Definition
Capillary lumen, endothelium, basement membrane, podocyte foot processes parietal epithelium of Bosman's capsule |
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The glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is determined by two key factors: |
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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. |
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Glomerular Disorders result in |
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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 |
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Definition
Inflammation of the glomerulus -Primarily post-infectious with immunologic abnormalities (most common) -Vascular disorders -Systemic diseases -Viral causes |
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Acute glomerulonephritis is immunologic. T or F |
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Definition
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Glomerulonephritis Mechanisms of injury |
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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?? |
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Glomerulonephritis Clinical Manifestations |
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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. |
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Rapidly Progressing Glomerulonephritis |
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Definition
symptoms of acute glomerulonephritis combined with rapid decline in renal function and failure.
cause unknown, possiblly r/t acute or subacute infection |
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Manifestation of rapidly progressing glomerulonephritis |
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Definition
Viral symptoms, HTN, edema, hematuria and proteinuria
Presence of crescent formation. Characteristics of crescents change as disease progresses. |
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Chronic Glomerulonephritis |
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Definition
Continuing or persistent hematuria and proteinuria with progressive renal deterioration, hypertension, contracted kidneys, and renal failure.
Primarily autoimmune. |
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Definition
Increase in glomerular capillary wall permeability to proteins
Proteinuria >3.5 g in 24 hr -Hypoalbuminemia -Generalized edema -Hyperlipidemia
Usually self-limiting |
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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. |
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-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. |
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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 |
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Term
Acute renal failure (ARF) |
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Definition
reversible Is it Prerenal, intrarenal, & postrenal causes |
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Term
Chronic renal failure (CRF) |
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Definition
Irreversible:
Stages of CRF Associated conditions Anemia Osteodystrophy |
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Acute Renal Failure Details |
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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 |
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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 |
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Term
Intrarenal acute renal failure |
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Definition
Acute tubular necrosis (ATN) is the most common cause of intrarenal renal failure -Postischemic -Nephrotoxic -Prerenal and postrenal can cause ATN! |
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Term
Occurs with urinary tract obstructions that affect the kidneys bilaterally |
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Definition
Postrenal acute renal failure |
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Term
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Definition
Decrease in urine flow, decrease in urine output, back leackage |
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Term
Acute Renal Failure Phases |
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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. |
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___ is the irreversible loss of renal function that affects nearly all organ systems over months to years. |
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Chronic renal failure
New emphasis on detecting and tracking early chronic kidney disease (CKD). |
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What is leading cause of chronic renal failure (CRF) in US? |
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Definition
Diabetic nephropathy
Also: Glomerulonephritis Pyelonephritis Polycystic kidney disease Nephrotoxic exposure Obstructive nephropathy |
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Progression of CRF – 3 stages |
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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. |
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Breakdown in homeostasis due to CRF (14). |
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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 |
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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 |
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Term
Renal Replacement Therapies |
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Definition
Hemodialysis Peritoneal dialysis (form of overnight dialysis causes osmotic fluid movement and diffusion of toxins and electrolytes) |
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