Chronic Kidney DIsease Flashcards
1
Q
how do we estimate GFR?
A
test creatinine in blood
2
Q
how do we check the filtration (barrier) function?
A
check for the presence of blood or protein in the urine
3
Q
CKD is defined by either the presence of …….. ………
OR GFR OF > …… ML/MIN that is present for less than …. months
A
kidney damage
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4
Q
5 main aetiology of CKD
A
diabetes
glomerulonephritis
hypertension
renovascular disease
polycystic kidney disease
5
Q
investigations for CKD
A
bloods
renal biopsy
urine dip
ultrasound
