Chronic Kidney Disease — Flashcards

Chronic renal failure is most commonly caused by _____, hypertension, and glomerular disease

After checking a patient on urinalysis, patients with _____ should be started on an ACE inhibitor, especially if they have concommitant BP > 130/80

ADTKD is associated with tubulointerstitial _____, resulting in shrunken kidneys

The consequences of _____ may be remembered using the mnemonic "MAD HUNGER": M.A: Metabolic AcidosisD: Dyslipidemia (especially increased triglycerides)H: HyperkalemiaU: Uremia N: Na+ / H2O retentionG: Growth retardation and developmental delayE: Erythropoietin failure (anemia) R: Renal osteodystrophy

Patients with renal osteodystrophy present with calciphylaxis, due to high serum _____ binding with Ca2+ leading to metastatic deposits and lowered serum Ca2+

_____ is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in adults.

In _____, the combination of elevated PTH and decreased 1,25-(OH)2D3 produces renal osteodystrophy, in which there is increased bone resorption and osteomalacia

Patients with renal failure can develop _____ gastritis as a consequence of uremia

The most common manifestation of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is _____

Half and half nails, also called Lindsay nails are specific for _____