12.7 Chronic Renal Failure Flashcards Preview

Pathoma > 12.7 Chronic Renal Failure > Flashcards

Flashcards in 12.7 Chronic Renal Failure Deck (4)
Loading flashcards...
1
Q

What are the common causes of kidney failure?

A
  • Diabetes
  • HTN
  • Glomerular Disease
2
Q

What are some of the clinical features of chronic renal failure?

A
  • HTN from salt and water retention
  • Hyperkalemia with metabolic acidosis
  • Anemia
3
Q

What cells make erythropoietin?

A

Renal Peritubalar Interstitial Cells

4
Q

What causes hypocalcemia in renal failure?

A
  • Decreased Vitamin D

- Increased phosphate which will bind calcium

Decks in Pathoma Class (119):