AUGUST 2018 Sub. Code: 2502
DIPLOMA IN DIALYSIS TECHNOLOGY
FIRST YEAR
PAPER II INTRODUCTION TO KIDNEY DISEASES
Q.P. Code: 842502
Time Three Hours Maximum 100 Marks
Answer All questions.
I. Elaborate on: x 10 30)
1. Define Renovascular disease. Explain the pathophysiology, symptoms, medical
and surgical management of Renovascular disease.
2. What is Plasmapheresis? Mention the different types of Plasmapheresis along
with the advantages and disadvantages for each type.
3. Write in detail about causes, signs and symptoms, Treatment of UTI.
II. Write notes on: (10 x 5 50)
1. What is Renal Calculi? Explain its types.
2. Explain the various modes of CRRT.
3. Explain the types, pathophysiology and management of Tubulointerstitial disease.
4. Explain the various access used for SLED and CRRT.
5. Explain the protocol before, during and after an ESWL procedure.
6. Explain the pathology of Kidney disease during DM.
7. Explain the pathophysiology and various stages of CKD.
8. What are the various means to access the functioning of kidney?
9. Explain the pathophysiology, symptoms and management of pyelonephritis.
10. Write a note on the emergency and intensive care of a dialysis patient.
III. Short answers on: (10 x 2 20)
1. What is Pyuria?
2. What is BUN?
3. Mention the principle of ESWL.
4. What is Hematuria?
5. What is heparin free dialysis?
6. Define Hypertensive Nephropathy
7. What is called Sclerosing Peritonitis?
8. What are called are Antihistamines?
9. What is Erythropoietin?
10. What are the reasons a patient is prescribed for SLED?