12.7 Chronic Renal Failure Flashcards
1
Q
What are the common causes of kidney failure?
A
- Diabetes
- HTN
- Glomerular Disease
2
Q
What are some of the clinical features of chronic renal failure?
A
- HTN from salt and water retention
- Hyperkalemia with metabolic acidosis
- Anemia
3
Q
What cells make erythropoietin?
A
Renal Peritubalar Interstitial Cells
4
Q
What causes hypocalcemia in renal failure?
A
- Decreased Vitamin D
- Increased phosphate which will bind calcium
