AKI

Question 1

How is renal function measured?

Answer 1

Creatinine excretion rate

Question 2

Name 3 causes of hypoperfusion

Answer 2

septic shock, hypovolaemic shock, cardiogenic shock

Question 3

How much of the CO does the kidney receive?

Answer 3

25%

Question 4

Define AKI

Answer 4

Decline in GFR that occurs during a short period

Question 5

Define Anuria

Answer 5

failure of the kidneys to produce urine

Question 6

Define Uraemia

Answer 6

Clinical signs and symptoms of kidney failure

Question 7

Define pre-renal disease

Answer 7

Decreased renal perfusion

Question 8

What is the commonest cause of AKI?

Answer 8

Acute tubular injury

Question 9

What causes post-renal disease?

Answer 9

Obstruction

Question 10

What tests are always given for CKD?

Answer 10

Urine dip and blood pressure

Question 11

What is renal tissue replaced with in CKD?

Answer 11

extra-cellular matrix

Question 12

Are there often symptoms in CKD?

Answer 12

no

Question 13

What co-morbidities are often associated with CKD?

Answer 13

Old age, diabetes, hypertension, obesity and CVD

Question 14

What are the risk factors for CKD?

Answer 14

Any form of AKI, Proteinuria, hyperlipidaemia

Question 15

What are the symptoms of CKD?

Answer 15

Tiredness, breathlessness, restless legs, nausea and vomiting, itching, chest pain

Question 16

What is the normal GFR?

Answer 16

90-120 ml/min/1.73^2

Question 17

What type of patient is eGFR corrected for?

Answer 17

Black patients

Question 18

Symptoms of ESRD?

Answer 18

Nausea, vomiting, pruritis, sexual dysfunction, restless legs