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WorksheetsPharm - Nephro/GU Lec 1,2 and 5
Total questions: 63
Worksheet time: 35mins
decreased renal perfusion
prerenal
intrinsic
postrenal
structural damage to kidneys
prerenal
intrinsic
postrenal
obstruction of urine flow
prerenal
intrinsic
postrenal
Pathogenesis of ACEI/ARBs ***
Decrease the efferent arteriole's ability to vasconstrict
Decreased the afferent arteriole's ability to vasodilate
Common drugs that cause Prerenal AKI ***
Diuretics
SGLT2 Inhibitors
ACEIs/ARBs
NSAIDS
Calcineurin inhibitors (CNI)
Pathogenesis of NSAIDs ***
Decrease the efferent arteriole's ability to vasconstrict
Decreased the afferent arteriole's ability to vasodilate
Triple Whammy: Higher rate of AKI with triple therapy
Diuretic + NSAID + ACEI/ARB
Diuretic + NSAID + CNI
Diuretic + SGLT2 Inhibitor + ACEI/ARB
Diuretic + SGLT2 Inhibitor + NSAID
Common drug causes of Acute Tubular Necrosis (ATN) (Intrinsic AKI) ***
aminoglycosides
amphotericin
vancomycin
tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF)
expired tetracycline
Common drug causes of Fanconi syndrome (Intrinsic AKI) ***
aminoglycosides
amphotericin
vancomycin
tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF)
expired tetracycline
Common drug causes of Acute Interstitial Nephritis (AIN) (Intrinsic AKI) ***
penicillins
cephalosporins
proton pump inhibitors
NSAIDs
aminoglycosides
This type of AKI is most likely to occur first as a result of renal hypoperfusion
[Cross lecture]
AIN
ATN
Prerenal
Postrenal
NSAIDs predominantly affect this arteriole:
[Cross lecture]
Afferent
Efferent
ACE inhibitors decrease the arteriole’s ability to do this
[Cross lecture]
Vasodilate
Vasoconstrict
Common drug causes of crystal nephropathy (postrenal AKI)
acyclovir
sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Bactrim)
cephalosporins
proton pump inhibitors
NSAIDs
Adequate hydration important: administer __________ with ≥8 oz water ***
sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim
acyclovir
Penicillin is most likely to cause this type of AKI:
[Cross lecture]
Acute interstitial nephritis
Acute tubular necrosis
Fanconi syndrome
Postrenal AK
Prerenal AKI
Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) is most likely to cause this type of AKI:
[Cross lecture]
Acute interstitial nephritis
Acute tubular necrosis
Fanconi syndrome
Postrenal AKI
Prerenal AKI
Which antiviral is most likely to cause crystal nephropathy?
[Cross lecture]
Acyclovir
Darunavir
Ritonavir
Tenofovir
A 50-year-old man presents with a diagnosis of AIN. His PMH includes HTN, T2DM, GERD, and low back pain. His home drugs include: --> What most likely caused AIN?
[Cross lecture]
Enalapril 10 mg daily
Pantoprazole 20 mg daily
Metformin 1000 mg BID
Glyburide 5 mg daily
Oxycodone 5 mg every 6 hours prn pain
During which type of AKI would the body stimulate sodium-retentive mechanisms:
[Cross lecture]
Prerenal
Instrinsic
Postrenal
FENa (%) < 1
Prerenal AKI
Intrinsic AKI
FENa (%) > 1
Prerenal AKI
Intrinsic AKI
BUN:SCr > 20:1
Prerenal AKI
Intrinsic AKI
Postrenal AKI
BUN:Scr < 20:1
Prerenal AKI
Intrinsic AKI
Postrenal AKI
Urine osmolality (mOsm/kg) > 500
Prerenal
Intrinsic
Urine osmolality (mOsm/kg) < 350
Prerenal
Intrinsic
Urine sediment: granular casts, cellular debris
Prerenal
Intrinsic
Postrenal
Urinalysis protein: positive
Prerenal
Intrinsic
Postrenal
Prevention is key since treatment cannot reverse AKI damage once it happens ***
True
False
Equipotent ORAL doses ***
Furosemide 40 mg
Torsemide 20 mg
Torsemide 40 mg
Furosemide 20 mg
Equipotent ORAL doses ***
Bumetanide 1 mg
Bumetanide 10 mg
IV:PO conversion of the SAME drug ***
Furosemide IV:PO = 1:2
Bumetanide IV:PO = 1:1
Bumetanide IV:PO = 1:2
Furosemide IV:PO = 1:1
Loop diuretics adverse effects
Electrolyte abnormalities:
↓K+, ↓Na+, ↓Mg2+, ↓Ca2+, ↓Cl-
Electrolyte abnormalities:
↓K+, ↓Na+, ↓Mg2+, ↑Ca2+, ↓Cl-
Thiazide diuretics adverse effects
Electrolyte abnormalities:
↓K+, ↓Na+, ↓Mg2+, ↓Ca2+, ↓Cl-
Electrolyte abnormalities:
↓K+, ↓Na+, ↓Mg2+, ↑Ca2+, ↓Cl-
Loop diuretics adverse effects
Hyperuricemia (gout)
Hyperglycemia
Ototoxicity
Photosensitivity
Worsen AKI
Thiazide diuretics adverse effects
Hyperuricemia (gout)
Hyperglycemia
Ototoxicity
Photosensitivity
Worsen AKI
This oral thiazide diuretic should be added to loops for diuresis if CrCl <30 mL/min
[Cross lecture]
Chlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide
Metolazone
Spironolactone
This diuretic drug class can increase serum calcium levels
[Cross lecture]
Thiazide
Loop
K-sparing
Bumetanide 1 mg PO is equivalent to furosemide _____ mg IV
[Cross lecture]
10
20
30
40
Performs better in subjects with known CKD
Cockcroft-Gault
MDRD
eGFR
Recommended for STAGING of CKD ***
Cockcroft-Gault
MDRD
eGFR
May use _______ or ________ for drug dosing ***
estimated CrCl (Cockcroft-Gault)
MDRD
eGFR
Common drugs requiring renal dose adjustment ***
vancomycin
enoxaparin
gabapentin
tetracycline
amphotericin
Common drugs requiring renal dose adjustment ***
metformin
ibuprofen
famotidine
tetracycline
amphotericin
Which drug class is contraindicated in patients with heart failure?
[Riggs quiz]
ADH antagonists
osmotic agents
thiazides
loop diuretics
Hyperlipidemia can occur with which drug class?
[Riggs quiz]
Thiazides
Loop Diuretics
Aldosterone antagonist
ADH antagonists
Which of the following causes reabsorption of free water (no electrolytes)?
[Riggs quiz]
Furosemide
Acetazolamide
Conivaptin
ADH
Which drug antagonizes the action of antidiuretic hormone?
[Riggs quiz]
Conivaptin
Furosemide
Hydrochlorothiazide
Mannitol
Which of the following causes excretion of free water (no electrolytes) and therefore can be used to treat hyponatremia in patients with SIADH?
[Riggs quiz]
Conivaptin
ADH
Mannitol
Furosemide
Which drug class is useful in treating glaucoma and mountain sickness after largely being replaced by other diuretic drug classes?
[Riggs lecture]
loop diuretics
osmotic agents
carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
ADH antagonists
Which drug can cause metabolic acidosis as a result of inhibiting carbonic anhydrase?
[Riggs quiz]
mannitol
acetazolamide
hydrochlorothiazide
furosemide
Which of the following diuretics class is most widely used to treat hypertension?
[Riggs quiz]
Thiazides
Osmotic agents
Loop diuretics
ADH antagonists
spironolactone belongs with which class of diuretics?
[Riggs quiz]
Potassium sparing
ADH antagonists
Loops
Thiazides
Where do organic acid/loop diurects work? (site of action)
[Riggs quiz]
distal convoluted tubule
proximal convoluted tubule
glomerulus
thick ascending limb
Which of the following is an organic acid/loop diuretic?
[Riggs quiz]
spironolactone
furosemide
hydrochlorothiazide
acetazolamide
Many classes of diuretics cause hypokalemia. Which transporter is responsible for this?
[Riggs quiz]
Na-H exchanger (antiport)
Na-K exchanger (antiport)
NKCC2 exchanger (antiport)
Na-Ca (antiport)
Which drug can cause ototoxicity especially when combine with aminoglycosides? [Riggs quiz]
furosemide
hydrochlorothiazide
mannitol
spironolactone
Potassium sparing diuretics work by inhibiting the action of which hormone? [Riggs quiz]
renin
angiotensin
antidiuretic hormone
aldosterone
Hyperkalemia could be treated by ___________, while hypokalemia could be treated by ____________.
[Riggs quiz]
furosemide; conivaptin
spironolactone; furosemide
furosemide; spironolactone
conivaptin; spironolactone
Loop diuretics and thiazide diuretic can have the adverse effect of ________, while spironolactone can have the adverse effect of _____________.
[Riggs quiz]
hypokalemia; hyperkalemia
hyperkalemia; hypokalemia
Which diuretic class can expand plasma volume?
[Riggs quiz]
osmotic agents
ADH antagonists
loop diuretics
thiazides
Which diuretic would have the greatest diuretic effect in treating pulmonary and peripheral hypertension associated with heart failure?
[Riggs quiz]
furosemide
hydrochlorothiazide
mannitol
conivaptin
Where is the site of action of ADH antagonists?
[Riggs quiz]
proximal convoluted tubule
collecting duct
loop of Henle
glomerulus
