25 Questions
What kind of hyponatraemia occurs when a patient continues to drink freely despite oliguria?
Dilutional hyponatraemia
What happens if a patient receives inappropriate amounts of intravenous dextrose?
Dilutional hyponatraemia develops
What is oliguria in the context of dilutional hyponatraemia?
Scanty urine production
What can cause dilutional hyponatraemia according to the text?
Drinking freely despite oliguria or receiving excessive IV dextrose
What is a characteristic of dilutional hyponatraemia?
Low sodium levels
What is a common feature of ARF?
Hypocalcaemia
What is the initial symptom of 'Uraemic' features in ARF?
Anorexia
What is a severe complication of ARF?
Coma
What is a neurological symptom of ARF?
Apathy
What is a gastrointestinal symptom of ARF?
Vomiting
Why is it necessary to weigh the patient daily?
Because measurement of fluid intake and urine output is subject to error
What is the significance of measuring fluid intake and urine output?
To monitor the patient's hydration status
What is the limitation of measuring fluid intake and urine output?
It is subject to error
Why is daily weighing a useful adjunct to measuring fluid intake and urine output?
It helps to identify errors in fluid intake and urine output measurements
What is the purpose of monitoring fluid intake and urine output in a patient?
To assess the patient's hydration status
What is a consequence of rhabdomyolysis?
Releasing myoglobin
What is one of the conditions mentioned related to auto-toxins?
Myeloma cast nephropathy
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a cause of vascular events?
Arterial blockage
Which of these terms is associated with rhabdomyolysis?
Releasing myoglobin
Which condition could lead to a major vascular occlusion?
Pulmonary embolism
What condition can result in acute necrosis of renal tubular cells?
Acute tubular necrosis
What factors can cause acute necrosis of renal tubular cells?
Chemical and bacterial toxins
Which of the following is a typical cause of nephrotoxicity?
Chemical toxins
What type of patient is being discussed?
Haemodynamically stable, non-septic
Which of the following is not mentioned as a factor in acute necrosis of renal tubular cells?
Viral infections
Test your knowledge on nephrology-related pathologies, including auto-toxins and vascular events that affect the kidneys. Learn about rhabdomyolysis, myeloma cast nephropathy, and major vascular occlusion.
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