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Acute kidney injury Flashcards

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Ethylene glycol toxicity is more common in cats than dogs. How does it affect calcium levels?

A

Severe hypocalcaemia

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How is ethylene glycol toxicity diagnosed by urinaysis?

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Presence of calcium oxolate monohydrate

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How is ethylene glycol toxicity treated?

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Induce vomiting ASAP
Antidote: fomepizole or medical grade ethanol/vodka
IVFT

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Which antibiotics are nephrotoxic and ototoxic to cats and dogs? Give examples

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Aminoglycosides

Neomycin, amikacin, gentamicin

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Which aminoglycoside antibiotic is NOT nephrotoxic and ototoxic?

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Clindamycin

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What are the 4 stages of acute kidney injury and which is the first stage where symptoms are seen?

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Initiation
Extension
Maintenance - 1st clinical signs seen
Recovery

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How does acute kidney injury differ from chronic kidney disease in terms of weight loss and history?

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AKI - good body condition and coat, acute onset of signs +/- history of toxin exposure
CKD - weight loss and poor coat, previous history of PUPD, anorexia or GI signs

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Which type of kidney disease (chronic or acute) is seen with anaemia, and what type of anaemia is it?

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Chronic

Non-regenerative (due to decqreased erythropoietin)

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How does acute kidney injury differ from chronic kidney disease in terms of potassium levels?

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Acute - +/- hyperkalaemia

Chronic - normal or hypokalaemia

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What supportive treatment should be given for acute kidney injury?

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Fluid therapy
Maropitant for vomiting
Amlodipine/hydralazine - anti-hypertensive
(dialysis)

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How is the hyperkalaemia seen with AKI corrected?

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IVFT
Calcium gluconate
Insulin
Sodium bicarbonate

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How is the anuria/oliguria seen with AKI corrected (which 2 drugs)?

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Furosemide

Mannitol

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How do you know if an animal with IVFT due to AKI is having a volume overload?

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Weigh twice daily

Respiratory signs - pulmonary oedema

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If an animal with acute kidney injury is not eating, an O tube can be placed. What diet should they be given?

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High fat, high protein recovery diet

In catabolic state - require high energy

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Name some toxins that can cause AKI in cats and dogs

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Ethylene glycol
Ibuprofen
Grapes

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