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What type of acute kidney injury does the 78-year-old man likely have?
What type of acute kidney injury does the 78-year-old man likely have?
- Intrarenal acute kidney injury
- Chronic kidney injury
- Postrenal acute kidney injury
- Prerenal acute kidney injury (correct)
What is the significance of the serum creatinine levels in this case?
What is the significance of the serum creatinine levels in this case?
- Caused by chronic kidney disease
- Increased due to dehydration and low blood volume (correct)
- Decreased due to fluid overload
- Unchanged despite dehydration
What is the likely cause of orthostatic hypotension in this case?
What is the likely cause of orthostatic hypotension in this case?
- Heart failure
- Peripheral vasodilation due to hypovolemia (correct)
- Adrenal insufficiency
- Renal artery stenosis
What is the most likely cause of the patient's situation described in the text?
What is the most likely cause of the patient's situation described in the text?
Which test is better than ultrasound and KUB X-ray for confirmation of stones in the urinary system?
Which test is better than ultrasound and KUB X-ray for confirmation of stones in the urinary system?
What should be the initial management for a patient with renal stone disorder?
What should be the initial management for a patient with renal stone disorder?
Which of the following is a clinical clue for prerenal acute kidney injury due to volume depletion?
Which of the following is a clinical clue for prerenal acute kidney injury due to volume depletion?
What findings would you expect in a patient suffering from chronic kidney disease due to untreated hypertension?
What findings would you expect in a patient suffering from chronic kidney disease due to untreated hypertension?
What symptoms and findings are consistent with the patient's illness script?
What symptoms and findings are consistent with the patient's illness script?
What is the primary reason why high-protein diets are inadvisable for known stone formers?
What is the primary reason why high-protein diets are inadvisable for known stone formers?
Why should a high-sodium diet be avoided in the context of stone formation?
Why should a high-sodium diet be avoided in the context of stone formation?
What is the potential consequence of dietary calcium restriction for stone formers?
What is the potential consequence of dietary calcium restriction for stone formers?
How does citrate supplementation potentially help with stone formation?
How does citrate supplementation potentially help with stone formation?
What is the impact of hydration on stone formation?
What is the impact of hydration on stone formation?
Why do high-protein diets stimulate an increase in calcium resorption from bone in known stone formers?
Why do high-protein diets stimulate an increase in calcium resorption from bone in known stone formers?
Study Notes
Acute Kidney Injury in Older Adults
- Likely acute kidney injury type for a 78-year-old man: intrarenal, possibly due to acute tubular necrosis.
- Serum creatinine levels indicate kidney function; elevated levels suggest acute kidney injury or chronic kidney disease.
Orthostatic Hypotension Causes
- Potential cause of orthostatic hypotension: volume depletion, possibly secondary to dehydration or excessive diuretics.
Causes of Patient’s Situation
- Most probable cause of the patient's condition: renal stones, which can lead to obstructive uropathy and acute kidney injury.
Imaging for Urinary Stones
- Best test for confirmation of urinary stones: non-contrast CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis, preferred over ultrasound and KUB X-ray.
Initial Management of Renal Stone Disorder
- Initial management approach: hydration to facilitate stone passage, pain control, and possibly medical expulsive therapy.
Clinical Clue for Prerenal Acute Kidney Injury
- Key clinical clue for prerenal acute kidney injury: presence of low urine output with high urine osmolarity due to volume depletion.
Findings in Chronic Kidney Disease
- Expected findings in chronic kidney disease from untreated hypertension: proteinuria, hyperkalemia, and worsening renal function over time.
Symptoms and Findings Consistent with Illness
- Symptoms indicative of the patient’s condition: flank pain, hematuria, and acute changes in urine output.
Dietary Considerations for Stone Formers
- High-protein diets inadvisable due to increased urinary calcium and uric acid levels, raising stone formation risk.
- High-sodium diets should be avoided as sodium can increase calcium excretion in urine, contributing to stone development.
Consequences of Dietary Calcium Restriction
- Dietary calcium restriction may lead to increased intestinal absorption of oxalate, raising the risk of calcium oxalate stone formation.
Citrate Supplementation Effects
- Citrate supplementation helps reduce stone formation by binding calcium in urine, decreasing calcium availability for stone formation.
Hydration Impact
- Proper hydration plays a crucial role in stone prevention by diluting urinary solutes and promoting stone passage.
Protein Diet and Bone Calcium Resorption
- High-protein diets promote increased calcium resorption from bones due to heightened acid load, increasing the risk for stone formation in susceptible individuals.
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Test your knowledge of medical diagnosis with this quiz based on a case involving urinalysis and serum tests. Analyze the given laboratory results to make a diagnosis for the patient's condition.
