misc

Question 1

characteristic of renal artery stenosis

Answer 1

give ACEI worsens hypertension

Question 2

indications for acute dialysis

Answer 2

• metabolic acidosis pH <7.2
• persistent hyperkalameia >7
• intoxication - poisoning
• refractory pulmonary oedema
• uraemia - encephalopathy or pericarditis

Question 3

which UTI antib is contraindicated in G6PD deficiency

Answer 3

nitrofuratoin

Question 4

when should an ACEI be stopped

Answer 4

creatinine rise >30% baseline after two weeks

Question 5

why is nephrotic syndrome a hypercoaguable state

Answer 5

loss of antithrombin III via the kidneys

Question 6

urine features of renal TB

Answer 6

persistent pyuria

negative urine cultures