Renal & Urology — Flashcards

Minimal change disease is most commonly _____, but can be triggered by infections (viral URTI), drugs, malignancy, & allergy

What are the immunofluorescence findings for membranous nephropathy? _____

KDIGO staging for acute kidney injury: AKI stage 2 is urine output < _____ mL/kg/hour for ≥12 hours

For anaemia in CKD, rule out _____ before starting patients on erythropoietic stimulating agent

Chronic kidney disease: _____ HCO3- ↓ Ca2+ ↑ K+ ↑ Phosphate

Loss of _____ in nephrotic syndrome increases ↑ the risk of infection (pneumococcal)

Primary membranous nephropathy is associated with _____ antibodies

When is a renal biopsy done for nephrotic syndrome? _____

Acute kidney injury causes _____ serum creatinine and/or decreased urine output

Hint: ↓/↑

What is the prognosis of minimal change disease? _____