Nephrology
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Presentations
Tier 1comprehensive depth
Conditions
Tier 1comprehensive depth
Acid–base imbalanceHypertension🔒Urosepsis and pyelonephritis🔒
Acute kidney injury, including acute tubular necrosis🔒3 examChronic kidney disease (CKD)🔒3 examDiabetic nephropathy🔒1 examDrug-related nephrotoxicity🔒4 exam
Electrolyte abnormalities
End-stage renal failure
Nephrotic syndrome
Tier 2understand these
Renal artery stenosis🔒1 examRenal hypertension🔒1 examRenal manifestations of systemic and chronic disease🔒9 examAcid–base regulation and its link to the respiratory system🔒Measurement of renal function and estimation of glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) using creatinine clearance🔒1 examNormal urine composition🔒Pharmacology of major drug classes used to treat kidney disease🔒Prescribing in kidney disease🔒1 examProcess of fluid and electrolyte status regulation🔒Structure and function of the renal system and prostate🔒Management of the patient with CKD in palliative care🔒6 exam
Renal calculus disease and obstructive uropathy
Tubulo-interstitial kidney disorders
Renal disease and anaemia
Renal biopsy🔒1 examIndications for acute and chronic dialysis🔒3 examReferral for vascular access where appropriate🔒
🔒 immunosuppression, including drug interactions5🔒 importance of anticipating future need for dialysis or transplant in patients with progressive CKD🔒 principles of assessment of potential donor transplant candidates and their understanding of the risks of transplantation1🔒 short and long-term complications, including management of BK virus nephropathy, diarrhoea, and neutropenia2