12 results
Drugs that Impair Renal Potassium Excretion 

Decreased ENaC channel function: Amiloride, Triamterene, Pentamidine
Decreased Aldosterone Synthesis: Heparin,
Drugs that Impair Renal ... Decreased ENaC channel function ... Receptor Function ... #Hyperkalemia #Pathophysiology ... Impaired #Potassium #Renal
Flowchart of the function of the renin-angiotensin aldosterone system (RAAS)

#renin #angiotensin #aldosterone #system #RAAS #system #algorithm
Flowchart of the function ... renin-angiotensin aldosterone ... #angiotensin #aldosterone ... #RAAS #system #algorithm ... #pathophysiology
Mechanisms of nephron damage in cardiorenal syndrome
 • Increased renal interstitial pressure
 • Hypoperfusion
 • Reduced
Mechanisms of nephron ... • Increased renal ... Increased AVP and Aldosterone ... activities • Diuretic ... syndrome #Mechanisms #pathophysiology
NSAIDS and their effects on the Kidney - Pathophysiology

Arachidonic Acid metabolites into alternative pathways that modify
on the Kidney - Pathophysiology ... modify immune function ... distal component of Nephron ... absorption in distal nephron ... nephrology #Effects #pathophysiology
Causes of Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
GI Losses - Gastric
 • Vomiting
 • NG suction
GI
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Vomiting • NG suction ... Chloridorrhea Renal ... • Penicillins Renal ... tubular transport • Diuretics
Major Segments of the Nephron and their Functions 
 - Glomerulus - Formation of glomerular filtrate
Segments of the Nephron ... and their Functions ... acid and most diuretics ... #Segments #Function ... #Pathophysiology
Major Physiological Effects of Angiotensin II

Altered Peripheral Resistance
I. Direct vasoconstriction
II. Enhancement of peripheral noradrenergic
neurotransmission:
  A.
Function l. ... Release of aldosterone ... excretion in distal nephron ... Increased renal ... AngiotensinII #Pathophysiology
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
- Diarrhea • RENAL ... LOSS: - Diuresis ... function, and gastrointestinal ... Gastrointestinal function ... #Pathophysiology
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Definition: • Functional ... vasodilation → ↓ renal ... perfusion + ↑ renal ... Pathophysiology: ... • Tubular function
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased intake (rare cause in isolation)
GI loss - Urine loss
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Vomiting • NG suction ... contracted • Loop diuretics ... syndrome • Thiazide diuretics ... • Renal artery