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Patho test IV

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1. 2 Theories about Chronic Renal Failure Traditional and Intact
1. Traditional all nephron hypothesis Nephrons are delicate and vulnerable; some insult= All nephrons affected.
1. Intact Nephron Hypothesis Diseased nephrons= completely destroyed. Others intact; killed or not killed; Intact nephrons may hypertrophy to compensate for the diseased nephrons.
2. Define Glomerular Filtration Rate; GFR HOW LONG IT TAKES BLOOD TO BE FILTERED THROUGH THE KIDNEYS; Filtration of plasma/min in kidneys(p.1285);Note: if lose 75% of nephrons- GFR becomes a problem; GFR= ↓'d
3. Define Cystitis (p.1311) BLADDER INFECTION; Inflammation of the bladder; infection up the urethra to the bladder.
3. Define PYELONEPHRITIS KIDNEY INFECTION; infection ↑ urethra; ↑ bladder, ↑ ureters, to renal pelvic part of the kidney; very unusual, b/c such a long trip up to the kidney.
4. Most common organisms causing UTI's 90%= Gram (-) rods; 70% E.coli; 20%Proteus (Notes)
5. Explain why pregnancy increases the incidence of UTIs progesterone relaxes sm. muscle around the urethra; Relaxed sm. muscles=larger urethra= ↑ infection
6. Explain role of leukocidins in acute Glomerulonephritis (GN) Antigen-Antibody Mistake (LEUKOCIDINS & KINASE); attack heart= Rheumatic Fever & kidney= GN.•In children 3 – 7 years old with h/o chronic strep infections
7. Define Rapidly progressive GN •Very Acute •Azotemia •Rapid accumulation of nitrogenous subs.•Rapid loss of nephrons •↑ retention and ↑ BP
8. Define Azotemia "Big Time" retention of nitrogenous substances, more severe than uremia •Deaminatin of protein results in productin of ammonia. NH₃-COOH (protein structure) → nitrogen breaks apart from protein (deamination) → Ammonia → urea → urea is excreted via urine
9. Explain Chronic GN •Very slow, insidious, gradual destruction of glomeruli •Kidney= 1/2 the size of your fist & weighs as little as 50g; Complete Atrophy of the kidney; Tubules have thickened; a non-functional mass of atrophied tissue.
10. Explain the relationship b/w HTN & CRF •↑ BP=constrict afferent/dilate efferent; presses against macula densa cells; activates renin-angiotensin aldosterone system.
10. (cont.) renin-angiotensin aldosterone system renin= activate Angio I→lungs convert Angio I→ Angio II → Constrict vessels systemically; release aldosterone get NA & H₂O retention= ↑ BP; ↑ blood vol •renal artery fills w/ plaque, ↓ kidney perfusion= repeats. Compensation → more plaque → higher BP.
11. Explain malignant HTN •Severe HTN with Diastolic BP >120 – 130 mmHg, grade 4 retinopathy, and renal excretory dysfunction, ranging from protenuria to hematuria to Azotemia•Occurs for many years
12. Give most likely cause of renal artery stenosis HTN/PLACQUE/ATHEROSCLEROSIS•KIDNEY COMPENSATORY MECHANISM•Plaque= ↓kidney perfusion →renin-angiotensin aldosterone system. Compensation → more plaque → higher BP (Bad Cycle!!!)
13. Explain renal tubular acidosis in terms of H+ and HCO₃⁻ •Problem with H+ and HCO₃ion excretion•GFR= Normal• Either can’t excrete H+ or reabsorb HCO₃⁻
14. ID the differences and pathology of distal RTA (Type I) and proximal RTA (Type II) BOTH CAUSE ACIDOSIS... either b/c you can't pee out the H+ ions (Distal RTA)or b/c can't reabsorb HCO3 (Proximal RTA)back into the vascular system to buffer the H+ ions
14. Distal RTA (Classic/Type I) Can't acidify urine; Unable to excrete H+ into blood/urine= acidemia/acidotic (to excrete H+ into kidneys); More common in females (analgesic abuse) & children; in the distal tubule where transport H+ ions back/forth b/w vascular system & kidneys
14. Proximal RTA (Type II) Can’t reabsorb HCO₃⁻ to buffer H+=acidosis; Alkaline urine/acidotic blood; Problem is in the proximal tubule, unable to reabsorb HCO₃⁻;Pee out all bi-carb.
Urinary Tract Infections; (UTI's) Not usually a kidney infection. Probably have an infected urethra.
Normal GFR amt of plasma/min filtered thru glomerulus; every 20 mins filters entire blood volume in your body.
Nephron= functioning unit of the kidney
Components of a Nephron Afferent arteriole, glomerulus, efferent arteriole, Bowman's Capsule, proximal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, distal convoluted tubule, collecting ducts.
Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) lose one whole kidney (1/2 of your nephrons)and be o.k; lose 75% of nephrons= lose one whole kidney and 1/4th of the other kidney before Uremia is going to be a problem.
Uremia= retention of nitrogenous substances; > 75% of your nephrons are gone= CRF
URETHRITIS infected urethra; a.k.a. UTI
15. Explain how chronic renal failure may lead to secondary gout •CRF = ↓ uric acid excretion•Secondary gout is secondary to the loss of renal function•Leading cause of gout in children
16. Explain toxic nephropathy •Chemicals/toxins concentrated in kidneys; analgesic abuse= 1–2% of ESRD; females w/ hx of chronic back pn or HA's; ASA a combo med. w/ AA and Phenacetin; OTC (10 Yrs ago) damaged distal tubules; Acetaminophen = metabolite of phenacetin (liver damage)
17. Explain the effects of lead on the kidneys lead is incorporated into the bone, and over the years slowly leeks out; causes inflammation to renal tubules = nephritis.
18. Explain Uremic Syndrome in terms of GFR ↓ GFR = 5–10 % of normal cells remaining; Or loss of 90–95% of kidney’s ability to filter (GFR); Kidneys can’t filter = metabolic acidosis; basically means End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
19. Explain how renal failure leads to metabolic acidosis •H+ ↓ ability to excrete H+ ions (loss of 90 – 95% of ability to pee out H+) → remain in vasc. sys. → acidosis = uses HCO3 to buffer= ↓ pH = continuing acidosis; H+ attaches to → RBC → kicks out K+ → increased K+ → cardiac problems (K+ approx. 78 mEq/L)
20. Explain the effects of sodium imbalance in uremic syndrome •Decreased sodium output•Kidneys have a greater ability to handle Na+ than K+ (can pee out up to 20 gms/day of Na+), great flexibility to handle Na+•↓ Na+ output = ↑ BP with edema, circulatory overload, HTN and CHF!
21. Explain the hematologic problems associated with uremic syndrome •Normochromic, Normocytic anemias•Not enough RBCs being produced; No kidney production= ↓ RBC= ↓ erythropoetein= slow BM production; If produce RBCs w/o stimulation of erythropoetein, they don't last as long; & the toxic environment doesn’t help
22. Explain the skin discoloration associated with uremic syndrome •Increased urochrome D/T anemia and the retention of urochromans•Urochromans= pigments that give urine its color•Pasty, waxy, yellowish colored skin
23. Explain the reasons for CNS disturbances in uremic syndrome S/S's correl. w/ Azotemia; predict w/↑'ing BUN/Creatinine; Irritable, insomnia, lethargy, coma, seizures; BUN= best indicator; CC= measurement of blood vs. urine Creatinine
24. Explain the reasons of skeletal disorders in uremic syndrome Osteodystrophy disorders; Osteomalacia (most common)= softening of bones; Need Ca+ and vit D to keep bones calcified; kidneys activate Vit. D from sunlight, pts. don't have this step = ↓ Vit D → Ca+ is not utilized = ↓ mineralization of bones = softening
25. Explain the causes of ARF in terms of prerenal, post renal, and renal causes Pre-renal= vascular system prob; Renal= damaged kidneys; Post-Renal= prob w/urine excretion
25. Pre-renal Acute Renal Failure Caused from circulatory system failures (MI, PE, burns, severe hemorrhage, etc.); ↓ blood flow to the kidneys = ↓ urine output; Nothing wrong with the kidneys
25. Renal causes of Acute Renal Failure Intrinsic problem; Damage to kidneys (radiological dyes, ETOH, ethylene glycol-antifreeze), other toxic chemicals
25. Post-Renal Acute Renal Failure Filtration took place, but something is preventing excretion; Primarily past kidneys (ureters bladder, urethra, etc.); Possible causes: clot, trauma, CA, obstruction
26. Define the following types of fractures Transverse: Straight across; Oblique: Angle; Spiral: Spiral up bone(CHILD ABUSE); Impaction:Compression(jump off roof); Stress:↑ activity(runners); Avulsion: Separation of fragment of bone at the site of tendon/ligament insertion (a chip)
27. Explain the four R’s of Fractures: •Recognition: Probability of fx; X-Ray, to confirm•Reduction: Manipulating bones pieces back into alignment (closed fx)•Retention: Holding in place (cast, splint, traction), always cast above and below the joints.• Rehabilitation: Recovery
28. Explain the difference between dislocation and subluxation: •Dislocation: no connection b/w articular and mating cartilage(not touching); shoulder–classic location, ulnar nerve torn if can’t abduct/adduct fingers. If can’t tighten deltoid= axillary nerve torn; Subluxation: Slight Deviation from normal
29. Explain Scoliosis • Excessive curvature of the spine in a lateral fashion• May include rotation of the spine• Most common in pre-teens• Severe cases with curvature and rotation = brace• Brace is worn until rotation stops @ puberty = Risser’s sign
30. Explain Risser’s sign: • At puberty a small bone develops at the base of the spine & stops rotation
31. Explain basic pathology of Multiple Myeloma Malignancy in plasma cells; More common in males 2:1; Precursors of B-Lymphocytes; Leukemia of B-Lymphocytes(WBC, RBC, Bone)↓ production; bone lesions; soft/Weak bone(osteoporosis)
31. Explain basic pathology of Giant Cell Tumor Benign/Not malignant; Usually in young adults, more common in females; Usually occurs at end of long bones; 50% ↑ incidence of reoccurance after removal; Unknown etiology; Similar to osteogenic sarcoma
31. Explain basic pathology of Osteogenic Sarcoma Malignant in young adults; Usually occurs at end of long bones; looks like a bone infection; Bx to confirm; amputation; Radiation/Chemotherapy
32. Explain the pathology of Osteoarthritis aka (Degenerative Joint Disease); more common in females 10:1; Correlated w/ age & repetitive motion; finger joints swollen; almost never the knuckles; synovial fluid dries up; symmetry of joints= poss. SLE
33. Explain the pathology of Rheumatoid Arthritis: Multisys. Dx; More severe form; More common in females; ↑ with age; autoimmune?; hydrolytic enzymes directed at collagen; collagenase, proteinase; synovial fl components destroyed; pannus tissue develops; grainy tissue, burlap; WBC ↑'s 15–25,000 high; IgM
34. Explain the pathology of SLE discussing arthritis, butterfly rash, Raynaud’s syndrome, and antinuclear antibody: • 10:1 females to males• Multisystem, chronic, autoimmune disease• Correlated with arthritis• 40% have butterfly rash• 40% have Raynaud’s syndrome• 95% = ANA• pain is often symmetrical (both wrists, etc)
35. Explain Scleroderma Hardening of skin; Fibrosis; more common in females 3:1; Raynaud's very common; face taut
36. Explain the basic pathology of gout ↑ uric acid;↓ excretion uric acid; 95% males; Pain big toe d/t gravity; May get kidney stones; ETOH exacerbates contains urate= precursor of uric acid; also in lunch meat; ETOH= ↑ blood lactate levels= ↓kidneys ability to filter uric acid; sharp razr-like
37. Explain the reasons for giantism and acromegaly •Anterior pituitary oversecretes growth hormone•Excessive longitudinal growth; Giantism= kids; Acromegaly= adults b/c bones can only grow so long, after that they just get thicker.
38. Explain Graves disease Hyperthyroidism;More common in females; Characterized by fatigue, heat intolerance, increased sweating, increased appetite, muscle pain; Bulging eyes are due to lymphocytes forming around intraocular tissue; Autoimmune???
38. Explaing Toxic Nodular Goiter Typically in older population; exclusive in those without medical preventative care; Big goiter on neck; Characterized the same as Grave’s disease
39. Explain the differences between primary and secondary hyperthyroidism: •Primary: Thyroid itself is hypofunctioning; ↓ T₃& T₄ & ↑TSH; •Secondary:Pituitary is the problem; ↓T₃& ↓T₄, ↓TSH
40. Explain the differences between papillary, follicular, and medullary thyroid carcinoma: •Neoplasms of the thyroid•Malignant nodule is approximately 50% with children < 15 yrs/old•Development of growth on thyroid after radiation to head/neck → malignant•Increased incidence in males (CA of thyroid)
40. Explain papillary thyroid carcinoma: most common; 75% of all malignancies; In epithelial tissue on boarders of thyroid, similar to follicular CA; Grows slowly, not invasive, stays outside of gland; Treatment = thyroidectomy with radiation.
40. Explain follicular thyroid carcinoma: 15% of all malignancies; Slow, growing outside of gland; Treatment is the same as papillary
40. Explain medullary thyroid carcinoma: uncommon;worst kind/prognosis; middle of the thyroid gland; secreting section; metastasizes quickly
41. Explain the role of parathyroid hormone in hypercalcemia Ca+ > 10.5; Cause = ↑ Parathyroid ↑, probably due to benign adenoma of parathyroid; ↑ Ca+ = ↓ Phosphorus; EKG changes, Bone cysts
42. Define the clinical signs of hypocalcemia Ca+ < 9.0; ↓ parathyroidism; ↑ neuromuscular irritability, Tetany; seizures; osteomalacia; hypotension;
43. Explain the role of ACTH in Cushing’s Syndrome: ↑ ACTH= stimulates adrenal glands to secrete hormones: ↑ cortisol; ↑ aldosterone, ↑ androgen, ↑ estrogen= ↑ Blood sugar,↑ Na+, ↑ facial hair, estrogen counteracts androgen;
43. 2 causes of ACTH (adrenal corticotropic hormone) dependent (Cushing's Disease): excessive excretion of ACTH from pituitary(adenoma)ACTH independent= Cushing's Syndrome, ↑ ACTH from over secretion of adrenal glands (pituitary= fine)
43. Adrenal- Located superior to the kidneys Hormones that affect the three S’s: •Sugar= glucocorticoid=cortisol •Sex= androgens and estrogens •Salt= mineralcorticoid= aldosterone Hyperglycemia, Hypernatremia, Hypertension, HYPO-IMMUNE (decreased thymus function)
43. Effects of increased cortisol Hyperglycemia, Hypernatremia, Hypertension, **HYPO-IMMUNE (decreased thymus function)
44. Define the clinical consequences of aldosteronism: •↑ aldosterone; •↑ reabsorbtion of Na++ in renal tubules; retain sodium; •↑ kidneys ability to pee out H+ & K+ •Clinical consequences: Na+ and H₂O retention, expansion of the extracellular fluid volume & HTN •↑ Na+, ↓ K+, ↑pH (Metabolic Alkalosis!!!!)
45. Explain Hirsutism in terms of androgen excess: •Hirsutism= excess body hair in male pattern•Pronounced in females after menopause D/T estrogen inhibits Androgens ("Bearded Lady");
46. Define Addison’s disease and explain the effects of cortisol, aldosterone, and androgen deficiency in this disease •↓ cortisol production = ↑ cell sensitivity to insulin= ↓ Blood sugars; •↓Aldosterone production= ↓ Na+ & ↓H₂O = ↓blood volume= ↓ BP & ↑K+; •Males don’t lose a lot of hair b/c testes secrete androgens; •Females lose lots of hair
47. Explain the difference between IDDM and Non-insulin Dependent DM Insulin dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM) •90% beta cells destroyed before symptomatic •Require daily insulin •More likely to have complications of DKA & microangiopathy
47. Explain the difference between IDDM & Non-Insulin Dependent DM •Defect insulin secretion and action •Defect in insulin receptors •80% =obese
48. Explain the criteria for diagnosis of Non- PG diabetes: •DX= hyperglycemia, Fasting BS= greater than 126mg; on more than one occasion •GTT = greater 180mg at 2hrs and at least one other time
49. Explain why ketoacidosis is a complication of DM: Ketones= fat converted to sugar, cells think starving; lack of insulin; convert ketones into Na+ salts, excreted from kidneys w/extra H₂O; ↓ pH, ↑ RR (Kussmauls) b/c lungs thing prob w/ CO2; metabolic acidosis; Kussmaul's breathing can't fix the acidosis
50. Explain the vascular complications of DM: Vascular lesions, retinal lesions, peripheral nerves & glomerulus (don't need insulin); Glomeruli, retinas, & peripheral nn. get big, fat, sluggish & nonfunctioning; More immediate prob. in IDDM, may happen in NIDDM pts that have continual hyperglycemia
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