Urology/Renal Function Case Studies
Case F - Evaluation of High Urine Output
A 54-year-old man is hospitalized on the psychiatry service for treatment
of manic-depressive disorder; he is currently receiving lithium carbonate
treatment. He states that he is always thirsty, and he has a daily urine
output of over 8 liters per day.
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Case G - Evaluation of High Urine Output
A 36-year-old man with a history of alcohol abuse was admitted for evaluation
of seizures. On the evening following admission, he fell, hitting his
head. While the wound was being sutured, he became less responsive and
lapsed into a coma.
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Case H - Evaluation of Decreased Urine Output
A 35-year-old man with a history of alcohol abuse was admitted with loss
of appetite and diarrhea; he also had a diagnosis of cirrhosis. Treatment
began with vancomycin because of a positive blood culture.
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Case I - Evaluation of Decreased Urine Output
A 74-year-old male with a history of insulin dependent diabetes, hypertension,
and a "cardiac problem" suffered a perforated bowel in late
January and underwent emergency surgery for repair; an ileostomy was created.
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