Renal Physiology
- what are the functions of the kidney?
- describe the anatomy of the kidney?
- how does the JGA work?
- RAAS Hormones
Urea, Creatinine, & Urate
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Be familiar with the components of a UEC and CMP and the underlying physiology for a
normal result
Be aware of the limitations of UEC and CMP and demonstrate judicious use of investigations
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- what are the components of the UEC?
- what is urea?
- what causes $\uparrow$ urea?
- what is creatinine?
- what causes $\uparrow$ creatinine?
- what does an abnormal UCR suggest?
- what is azotemia vs uremia?
- what is urate?
- what causes $\uparrow$ urate?
GFR & Proteinuria
- what is GFR? normal range?
- what is the clinical relevance of sCr and eGFR?
- what are the different ranges of proteinuria (UACR)?