Chronic kidney disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is CKD?
A
Gradual decline in kidney function over time
2
Q
What are the most common causes of CKD?
Give an example of an inherited cause of CKD
A
Most common causes:
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
Inherited cause:
- Polycystic kidney disease
3
Q
CKD is normally asymptomatic. True or false?
A
True - it is normally picked up on routine testing
4
Q
CKD can be diagnosed using which test?
How many of these tests are required?
A
Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR)
Two tests are required 3 months apart to confirm a diagnosis of CKD
5
Q
Which score can be used to determine the stage of kidney function?
Describe this staging system
A
G score: G1 = eGFR > 90 G2 = eGFR 60-89 G3a = eGFR 45-59 G3b = eGFR 30-44 G4 = 15-29 G5 = <15 (known as "end-stage renal failure")
