Gastrointestinal Disorders Overview
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What is a common cause of chronic pancreatitis?

  • Autoimmune disorders
  • Genetic mutations
  • Chronic alcohol abuse (correct)
  • Viral infections

    • Which lab finding is typically elevated in cases of pancreatic inflammation?

  • Urinary protein
  • Serum bilirubin
  • Serum amylase levels (correct)
  • Serum creatinine

    • What is an expected clinical manifestation of chronic pancreatitis due to destruction of the islets of Langerhans?

  • Hypoglycemia
  • Diabetes (correct)
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hypertension

    • What is the primary purpose of pancrelipase in the management of chronic pancreatitis?

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    What symptom is commonly associated with both chronic pancreatitis and potential renal dysfunction?

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    What is the most common cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal failure?

    <p>Glomerular disorders (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which clinical manifestation is commonly associated with glomerular disorders?

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    What is the primary mechanism behind prerenal acute renal failure?

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    Which condition specifically causes damage to the nephron leading to intrarenal acute renal failure?

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    What is a common complication of glomerular injury seen in patients?

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    Which symptom is indicative of postrenal acute renal failure?

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    In the context of glomerular disorders, what causes the activation of the RAAS system?

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    What lab finding is typically associated with glomerular disorders in terms of hormonal changes?

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    What lab finding indicates the presence of hematuria in a urinalysis?

    <p>RBC &gt; 3 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which manifestation is associated with the presence of increased potassium levels in blood tests?

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    Which factor is NOT a recognized cause of kidney stone formation?

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    What is the primary reason for increased BUN levels greater than 20 mg/dl?

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    Which type of urinary stone is primarily associated with a urinary tract infection (UTI)?

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    What is a common clinical manifestation of hypercalciuria?

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    Which theory of stone formation suggests that a lack of inhibitory substances in urine increases the risk of stones?

    <p>Inhibitor theory (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by the presence of casts in a urinalysis?

    <p>Kidney disease (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dietary component can promote purine production and increase the risk of uric acid stones?

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    What abnormal finding in blood tests could indicate metabolic acidosis in renal dysfunction?

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    Flashcards

    Kidney Disease UA Findings

    Abnormal urinalysis findings like protein, red blood cells (RBCs) exceeding 3, white blood cells (WBCs) greater than 5, and casts, indicative of kidney disease.

    Glomerular Disorders

    Conditions affecting the filtering units of the kidneys (glomeruli).

    Elevated BUN

    Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) above 20 mg/dL, indicating increased protein breakdown, reduced kidney function, and impaired kidney perfusion.

    Etiology of Glomerular Disorders

    Reasons glomerular disorders occur, including infections, immunologic issues, drugs, toxins, and systemic diseases.

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    Clinical Manifestations of Glomerular Disorders

    Symptoms of glomerular disorders, often including proteinuria, hematuria, edema, high blood pressure, and decreased urine output.

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    Creatinine > 1.5 mg/dL

    Creatinine levels exceeding 1.5 mg/dL suggest kidney impairment.

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    Hyperkalemia

    Elevated potassium levels, occurring when the kidneys are not effectively excreting potassium.

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    Prerenal AKI

    Acute Kidney Injury caused by decreased blood flow to the kidneys.

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    Intrarenal AKI

    Acute Kidney Injury due to damage within the kidney itself.

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    Kidney Stones (Renal Calculi)

    Hard deposits formed in the kidneys, composed of various minerals

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    Postrenal AKI

    Acute Kidney Injury caused by obstruction of urine outflow from the kidneys.

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    Kidney Stone Causes (Diet)

    High-protein diets (purines), high mineral content water, and certain foods (e.g., seafood, organ meat) contribute to kidney stone formation.

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    Kidney Stone Formation

    Kidney stones form when there is excessive saturation of salts in urine, supporting crystal aggregation.

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    Acute Tubular Necrosis

    A type of intrarenal AKI resulting from damage to the kidney's tubules, often due to reduced blood flow or toxins.

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    Causes of Postrenal AKI

    Blockages in the urinary tract, like those in the ureter or urethra, leading to impaired urine drainage.

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    Calcium Stones

    Kidney stones composed of calcium phosphate or calcium oxalate.

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    Struvite Stones

    Kidney stones composed of magnesium, ammonia, and phosphate, often related to urinary tract infections.

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    Uric Acid Stones

    Kidney stones that likely result from high levels of uric acid in urine, sometimes associated with gout.

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    Pancreatitis (inflammation)

    Inflammation of the pancreas, potentially life-threatening.

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    Chronic pancreatitis

    Long-term damage to the pancreas, often from alcohol use, causing impaired function.

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    Pancreatic enzymes

    Substances measured to check for possible inflammation in lab testing for pancreatitis and other digestive problems.

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    Chronic pancreatitis symptoms

    Symptoms include diabetes, trouble absorbing nutrients (leading to weight loss), and upper abdominal pain that can radiate to the back.

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    Pancrelipase

    Medication that replaces missing pancreatic enzymes, commonly used in pancreatitis management; a digestive aid.

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    Study Notes

    Gastrointestinal (GI) Disorders

    • Diarrhea: Increased frequency of bowel movements with increased fluid content.
    • Acute Non-inflammatory Diarrhea (Large-Volume): Bacterial toxins disrupt normal absorption, leading to excessive water loss. Examples include Vibrio cholera and Norwalk virus.
    • Chronic Diarrhea: Can be osmotic (excess fluid drawn into the lumen by poorly absorbed solutes) or secretory (excessive secretion of fluids by intestinal mucosa). Chronic issues can include tumors.
    • Gastritis: Inflammation of the stomach lining.
      • Acute Gastritis: Transient inflammation caused by irritants like NSAIDs, alcohol, and bacterial toxins.
      • Chronic Gastritis: More persistent inflammation which can be classified as Type A (immune-mediated, rare) and Type B (non-immune, common).
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Chronic inflammatory disorders.
      • Crohn's Disease: Affects the entire GI tract, with inflammation beginning in the lymph tissue, potentially extending through the bowel wall. Lesions "skip" around, are surrounded by inflamed/thickened tissue, creating a cobblestone appearance. Fistulas (abnormal connections) and abscesses can form. Most common in the ileum.
      • Ulcerative Colitis: ULC, begins in the rectum and progresses through the colon. Inflammation forms in the crypts of Lieberkuhn, causing ulcerations initially in the rectum/sigmoid colon, progressing to entire colon. Inflammation characterized by hemorrhage/lesions.
    • Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD):
      • Duodenal PUD: Pain during periods of emptiness (2-3 hrs after eating).
      • Gastric PUD: Pain during and after eating.
    • Diverticulitis: Inflammation of small pouches (diverticula) in the colon, often related to low fiber diets and/or constipation.

    Other GI Disorders

    • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Backward flow of stomach contents into the esophagus due to transient lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxation or weakness. Leads to heartburn and reflux.
    • Liver Dysfunction: Conditions affecting liver function affecting bilirubin metabolism which potentially results in Jaundice, hepatic encephalopathy, ascites, portal hypertension, and hepatorenal syndrome.

    Additional GI/Renal Information

    • Kidney Stones: Formation due to supersaturated urine and/or lack of inhibitors. Causes pain, hematuria, obstruction.
    • Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Infections in the urinary system, often caused by E. coli, Proteus, or Pseudomonas. Can be complicated by infection or obstruction or simple.
    • Acute Kidney Injury (AKI): Sudden decrease in kidney function categorized into prerenal, intrarenal, and postrenal causes.
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): Gradual loss of kidney function resulting in systemic manifestations.
    • Hepatitis: Inflammation of the liver. Different types, characterized by specific stages (preicteric, icteric, posticteric).
    • Cirrhosis: Diffuse scarring and nodular regeneration of liver structure impacting many functions.

    Other Information in the Text

    • Cancer Staging: Cancer is categorized by grading (0-IV) based on tumor (T), node (N), and metastasis (M).

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