11.1 Chronic Kidney Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What can cause CKD?
A
Pyelonephritis Glomerulonephritis Genetic - PCK/Alport's Obstruction Hypertension Systemic disease - diabetes/myeloma
2
Q
What are cardiovascular complications due to CKD?
A
Hypertension
Cardiomegaly
Heart failure
3
Q
How can CKD cause metabolic bone disease?
A
Kidney damage leads to phosphate retention.
Phosphate binds with calcium therefore calcium levels are low.
PTH secreted.
4
Q
What acid base balance problems can CKD cause?
A
Acidosis.
5
Q
What happens to potassium levels in CKD.
A
Increase
6
Q
Why can a CKD patient become anaemic?
A
Decreased erythropoietin production.
7
Q
What is CKD?
A
The irreversible and sometimes progressive loss of renal function over a period of months to years.
