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show afferent arteriolar constriction  
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show autonomic (SNS)  
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show renin-angiotension system  
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secreted by the kidneys to synthesize RBCs   show
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functions of the nephron   show
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lab tests of kidney function   show
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UTI   show
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types of UTIs   show
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show cystitis  
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sx of UTI   show
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pyelonephritis   show
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show fever, chills, flank pain, dysuria  
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common cause of UTIs in males   show
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show women, DM (decreased immune & high glucose), frequeny catheters, elderly, occupation where urine must be held, pregnancy, improper hygeine  
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Dx of UTI   show
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show antibiotics, bladder analgesics, eliminate cause  
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teaching points for antibiotics   show
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show encourage fluids (esp. cranberry juice), proper hygeine, avoid frequent bubble baths, urination after intercourse, don't "hold" urine, Vit C  
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irritant to UTI   show
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show inflammation of the renal pelvis and parenchyma; caused by bacterial infection  
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show active, remenants of previous infection  
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2 types of pyelonephritis   show
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show ppl who didn't finish out previous antobiotics; superbugs; urine reflux  
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show d/t caliculi, trauma, malignancy, or most commonly extension of bladder infection via the ascending urethra  
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show obstruction allows infected UA back into ureter and allows organism to multiply  
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show bacteria in renal pelvis intiates infalmmatory response; with resolution inflammation recedes and scarring may develop  
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result of scar tissue formation on kidneys   show
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time period of acute pyelonephritis   show
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s/s of acute pyelonephritis   show
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show urine cloudy/bloody & malodorous, increased WBC  
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test for cystits/pyelonephritis   show
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sx of chronic pyelonephritis   show
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show usu incidentally during other exams/ follow up for HTN  
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show blockage  
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show antibiotics (10 days to 2weeks), relieve pain, prevention of further recurrence/renal damage  
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Glomerularnephritis   show
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show proliferation of glomerular capillary endothelial cells and rapid loss of renal function leading to nephrotic syndrome  
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acute glomerularnephritis   show
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chronic glomerularnephritis   show
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Nephrotic syndrome   show
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show proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, anasarca, retention of sodium and water, hyperlipidemia, anemia, hematuria  
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causes of nephroctic syndrome   show
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complications of nephrotic syndrome   show
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manifestations of nephrotic syndrome   show
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show insidious or sudden  
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show UA, labs, periorbital edema, anasarca, HTN, history, renal biopsy  
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show antibiotics, fluids/electrolytes, steriods, anticoagulants, diuretics, restricted diet, ACEs, plasmaphoresis, strict control of pre-existing conditions  
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nursing mngmt of nephrotic syndrome   show
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