KROK 1 2009 – Question 156 · KROK (Medicine) · Pathophysiology
As a result of a road accident a driver has gotten a trauma. Now he is in shock condition and presents with a decrease in daily diuresis down to 300 ml. What is the main pathogenetic factor of such alteration in the diuresis?
- A. Arterial pressure drop
- B. Secondary hyperaldosteronism
- C. Decrease in number of the functioning glomerules
- D. Increase in vascular permeability
- E. Oncotic blood pressure drop
Hint
Ask which primary haemodynamic change in shock reduces filtration, before any hormonal or structural kidney changes have time to develop.
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