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chp 26- study guide Flashcards

1
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__ represents a rapid decline in kidney function sufficient to increase blood levels of nitrogenous wastes and impair fluid and electrolyte balance

A

Acute Renal Failure

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The causes of acute renal failure are categorized as:

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prerenal, intrarenal, and postrenal

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__ failure, is the most common form of acute renal failulre

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prerenal

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4
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Prerenal failure is manifested by a sharp decrease in urine output and a disproportionate elevation of __ in relationship to serum creatinine levels.

A

BUN

Blood urea nitrogen

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5
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___ failure results from obstruction of urine outflow from the kidneys

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postrenal

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6
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the main concern in acute renal failure:

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figuring out the underlying CAUSE of failure

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represents a permanent loss of kidney nephrons with progressive deterioration of glomerular filtration, tubular reabsorptive capacity, and endocrine functions of the kidneys.

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Chronic Kidney Disease

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Normal GFR

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120-130 mL/ inute

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9
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GFR is usually estimated using the serum __ concentration

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creatinin

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10
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Increased excretion of low molecular weight globulins is a marker of __ disease and excretion of __ a marker of CKD.

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tubulointerstital disease

albumin

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the __ state includes signs and symptoms of altered fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance, and alterations in regulatory functions.

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uremic

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12
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Chronic renal failure can produce ___ or fluid ___, depending on the pathology fo the kidney disease.

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dehydration or fluid overload

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13
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In chronic renal failure, the kidneys lose the ability to regulate ___ excretion.

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sodium

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14
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the acidosis that occurs in persons with kidney failure seems to stabilize as the disease progresses, probably as a result of the tremendous buffering capacity of ____

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bone

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15
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the term renal ___ is sued to describe the skeletal complications of CKD.

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osteodystrophy

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16
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___ commonly is an early manifestation of chronic renal failure.

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hypertension

17
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Anorexia, nausea, and vomiting are common in patients with __, along with a metallic taste in the mouth that further depresses the appetite.

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uremia

18
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neuropathy is caused by __ and __ of nerve fibers, possible caused by uremic toxins

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atrophy and demyelination

19
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normal aging is associated with a decline in the __ and subsequently with reduced homeostatic regulation under stressful conditions.

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atrophy, demyelination

20
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Polyuria with urine that is almost isotonic with plasma

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Isothenuria

21
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by-product of muscle metabolism

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creatinine

22
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Impaired tubular reabsorption of sodium

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Salt wasting

23
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Decreased CNS activity

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Uremic Encephalopathy

24
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use of artificial kidney to filter blood

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Hemodialysis

25
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Presence of excess amounts of urea in the blood

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Uremia

26
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Increased bone reabsorption and formation

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Osteitis fibrosa

27
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Acute Tubular Necrosis is the most common cause of intrinsic renal failure. One of the causes of ATN is ischemia. What are the most common causes of ischemic ATN?

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  • severe hypovolemia
  • Burns
  • overwhelming sepsis
28
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Chronic kidney disease impacts many systems in teh body. What is the number 1 hematologic disorder caused by CKD?

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Anemia

29
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Uremic pericarditis is a disorder that accompanies CKD. What are its presenting signs and symptoms?

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  • pericardial friction rub
  • chest pain with respiratory accentuation
  • Fever without infection
30
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Which neuromuscular disorder is triggered by CKD?

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restless leg syndrome

31
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What is the one thing that is missing in an immune response in ppl with CKD?

A

failure to mount a fever with infection

32
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in hemodialysis, access to the vascular system is most commonly through what?

A

Internal arteriovenous fistula

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