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Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Agents Regulating Renal ... disequilibrium syndrome • Diagnosis ... Postoperative abdominal ... distention • Abdominal ... Diuresis #Nephrology #Pharmacology
Imaging Modalities for Renal Calculus

AXR. KUB
 - Good far calcium-containing stones useful when limited radiation dose
Calculus AXR ... radiation dose Ultrasound ... causes of flank or abdominal ... diverticulae). degree and level ... #Kidney #stones
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
• Low-grade fever ... Nausea/vomiting • Abdominal ... patients • ↓ BP ... Serum DHEAS Diagnosis ... endocrinology #diagnosis
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Diagnosis (Clinical ... ultrasound ... Diagnostic Support ... Hepatorenal #Syndrome #Hepatology ... #Nephrology #Diagnosis
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
pulmonary and renal ... asymmetric arm BP ... musculoskeletal systems • Kidneys ... multiplex • GI tract: Abdominal ... gut involvement, abdominal
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
pressure and cranial ultrasound ... When the diagnosis ... palpable, as may the kidney ... Any intra-abdominal ... Peds #Pediatrics #Diagnosis