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Renal 2 Exam

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Inflammation of the __________   renal parachyma  
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Begins as infection of lower urinary tract and ascends the ________   urethra  
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Caused by bacteria normally found in the GI tract (E-coli, Klebsiella, Enterobacteria) d/t   improper wiping techniques, obstruction (stones, BPH, structures)  
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S/S of acute PN   chills, fever, leukocytosis, bacteriuria, pyuroa, LBP, flank pain, N/V, H/A, malaise, dysuria  
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Dx of acute PN   H&P, UA, C&S, CBC, US, IVP, CT  
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Pts with acute PN appear ______ ______.   Acutely ill  
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Treatment of PN   ATB 2 weeks (Vanc, Gent, Bactrim, Cipro), NSAIDS, Increase PO fluids, Pyridium (staining occurs)  
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With tx, sym of PN should improve within ____ to ___ hours. If relapse, will need ____ weeks ATB   48-72 hours; 6 weeks  
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Pts with PN can become _______ quickly   Septic  
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Repeated episodes of PN can lead to   Chronic PN  
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Chronic PN can produce ______ _____ and renal failure   kidney scarring  
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Sym of Chronic PN   fatigue, HA, poor appetite, polyuria, excess thirst, wt loss  
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Complications of chronic PN   ESRD, HTN, Renal calculi  
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Tx of chronic PN   long-term prophylactic ATB, monitor RF and nephrotoxicity  
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