AKI causes

Question 1

prerenal aki is a severe and sudden drop in BP causing (____) or __________

Answer 1

severe and sudden drop in BP (shock) or interruption in blood flow to the kidneys

Question 2

intrarenal aki is direct damage to kidneys by ________________________

Answer 2

direct damage to kidneys by inflammation; drugs; toxins; infection; or reduced blood supply

Question 3

post renal aki is sudden obstruction in urine flow due to __________________________-

Answer 3

sudden obstruction in urine flow due to enlarged prostate; kidney stones; bladder tumor; or injury