Chronic Kidney Disease Flashcards
Which race is more likely to develop chronic kidney disease
African Americans
Risk factors for chronic kidney disease
Diabetes and hypertension
Prevention of chronic kidney disease
Low sodium diet, exercise, appointments with Dr., avoid smoking, and limit alcohol intake
What is uremia
Urea in the blood
Fluid and electrolyte in balance is associated with chronic kidney disease
Hi potassium high phosphorus and low calcium
Normal BUN levels
25 Dash 50
Should you avoid drugs that are eliminated by the kidneys
Yes avoid loop Diuretics aces and antihypertensives
Severe renal failure is when creatinine levels far above what
4 mg/dL
True or false
In its early stages, symptoms of chronic kidney disease may include a build up of nitrogen’s Waste products in the blood
True
Optimal diet for a patient with Reno failure
High calorie, low protein, low sodium, low potassium diet