Approach to Renal Complaint Flashcards
Proteinuria
Protein in the urine
Glucosuria
Glucose in the urine
Hematuria
Blood in the urine
Dysuria
Painful urination
Polyuria
Frequent urination
UTI
Urinary Tract Infection
GFR
Glomerular Filtration Rate
CrCl
Creatine Clearance
AKI
Acute Kidney Injury
CKD
Chronic Kidney Disease
ESRD
End stage renal disease
Uremia
Elevated BUN levels
BUN
Blood Urea Nitrogen
What is and How is urea nitrogen created?
A waste product created when liver breaks down proteins and sends to kidney for excretion
Cr
Creatine
How is creatine created?
Waste product of muscle breakdown that is constantly produced and excreted by kidneys
4 Renal labs
BMP
CMP
Urinalysis
Urine Microscopy
What should the levels of protein, blood, glucose and bilirubin be in the urine?
ZERO
CMP test
A BMP + liver function tests
What is an AKI?
Impairment of renal function that results in retention of waste products that are normally excreted by kidney
If AKI does not resolve in _____ it may progress to ____
3 months
CKD
Is AKI a structural injury to the kidney?
NO
List some risk factors for AKI
Old age CKD Hypertension Diabetes Nephrotoxins (NSAIDS, Antibiotics)
What are the 3 categories of causes for AKI?
- Pre-renal AKI
- Intrinsic AKI
- Post-renal AKI
Pre-Renal AKI
Injury occurring upstream of the kidneys
ex. Hypertension
Intrinsic AKI
Injury occurring at the level of the kidneys
ex. Glomerulonephritis