Chronic Kidney Disease

Question 2

What is the definition of CKD?

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Question 3

What is metabolic syndrome?

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Question 4

What is the incidence of CKD in the population over 45yoa.

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1 in 5

Question 5

What % of patients with ESKD have a renal transplant?

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50%

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What are the RFs for CKD?

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Question 7

What are the causes of CKD?

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Question 8

What are the causes of rapid and slow glomerulonephritis?

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Question 9

What are the symptoms of CKD?

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Question 10

Why does CKD cause mineral bone disease?

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Question 11

List the ddx for CKD.

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Question 12

What would you expect on general and closer inspection of a CKD case?

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If transplant - look for features of chronic steroid use and immunosuppression (recurrent infection, BCC/SCC)

Question 13

What would you expect on palpation, percussion and auscultation of a CKD case?

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Question 14

What special tests would you offer for a CKD case? (physical exam)

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Question 15

What are all the exam findings of CKD?

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Question 16

What are all the exam findings of an AKI in a CKD patient?

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Question 17

Identify this device

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Question 18

What are the complications of steroid use?

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Question 19

What does this image show?

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PD catheter

Question 20

What are the diagnostic investigations for CKD?

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Question 21

What are ALL the investigations for CKD?

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Question 22

How would you grade CKD?

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Question 23

What is the conservative/preventative management of CKD?

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Question 24

Describe the medical management of CKD. (not including RRT)

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Question 25

Describe the treatment of chronic hyperkalaemia.

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Question 26

Describe the treatment of acute hyperkalaemia.

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Question 27

What are the indications for RRT?

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Question 28

WHat are the contraindications for RRT?

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Question 29

What are the types of RRT?

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Haemodialysis Peritoneal dialysis Transplant

Question 30

Answer the following questions on: Haemodialysis 1. Location where dialysis occurs? 2. Outline the treatment regime (length of treatment). 3. Describe the access needed.

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Question 31

Answer the following questions on: Haemodialysis 1. What are the types of dialysis? 2. What are the 3 processes / steps involved in intermittent haemodialysis - explain them?

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1. Intermittent 2. Continuous

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What is the indication for continuous haemodialysis? What type of access is used?

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Question 33

What questions would you ask about dialysis in a patient history?

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Question 34

What are the locations of possible AV fistulae?

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Question 35

What are the complications of an AV fistula?

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Question 36

Answer the following questions on: Peritoneal Dialysis 1. Location where dialysis occurs? 2. Outline the treatment regime (length of treatment). 3. Describe the access needed.

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Question 37

WHat are the complications of peritoneal dialysis?

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Question 38

What are the top 4 causes of ESKD necessitating a transplant?

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HTN DM Glomerulonephritis Congenital abnormalities

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What is the criteria for being put on the waiting list for a renal transplant?

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+ patient choice

Question 40

How long do living vs deceased donor kidneys last? What are the types of living and deceased donors?

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Question 41

What is a heterotrophic vs autotrophic transplant? Give examples of each.

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Heterotrophic Transplant: The organ or tissue is placed in a different location from its original site. (Kidney) Autotrophic Transplant: The organ or tissue is placed in its original location or a similar site. (lung, liver)

Question 42

What are the contraindications of a renal transplant?

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Question 43

What is the process of getting a renal transplant including the surgery?

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Question 44

What is involved in the workup of a patient before transplant?

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Question 45

What medications and dose do patients receive before transplant?

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Question 46

What meds are given to post-transplant patients?

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Question 47

What are the complications of renal transplant?

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