Chronic Kidney Disease Flashcards
1
Q
what is CKD defined by?
A
the presence of kidney damage or GFR <60ml/min/1.73m2 that is present for at least 3 months
2
Q
how do we measure excretory renal function? (4)
A
Inulin clearance
Isotope GFR
24 hour urine collection plus blood test
GFR estimation equation
3
Q
what are the GFR estimating equations? (3)
A
Cockcroft Gault
MDRD 4 wariable equation
CKD-EPI equation
4
Q
stages of CKD?
A
1 - >90 2 - 60-89 3 - 30-59 (a+b) 4 - 15-29 5 - <15
5
Q
signs and symptoms of CKD?
A
pallor HT SOB - fluid overload Itch and Cramps Cognitive changes GI symptoms haematuria peripheral oedema
6
Q
complications related to reduced GFR?
A
acidosis - bicarbonate anaemia - EPO and Iron bone disease CV risk fluid overload HT
