Renal failure Quiz: Ace Your Exams
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A 50-year-old man comes to his primary care physician’s office for routine follow-up. He was recently diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the knees four weeks ago and was initiated on analgesic medications. Past medical history is significant for diabetes mellitus. Current medications include metformin, naproxen and acetaminophen. His vitals and physical exam are within normal limits. Laboratory results are as follows.
Changes to which of the following anatomic regions is most likely accountable for this patient’s rise in creatinine?
| Laboratory value | Results | |
| 4 weeks ago | Today | |
| Serum chemistry | ||
| Sodium | 138 mEq/L | 137 mEq/L |
| Potassium | 4 mEq/L | 4.1 mEq/L |
| Bicarbonate | 24 mEq/L | 25 mEq/L |
| Chloride | 96 mEq/L | 94 mEq/L |
| Creatinine | 1.1 mg/dL | 1.6 mg/dL |
| Urinalysis | ||
| Protein | 100 mg/day | 102 mg/day |
| Cast | None | None |
| Blood | negative | negative |
Changes to which of the following anatomic regions is most likely accountable for this patient’s rise in creatinine?
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