Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Flashcards
1
Q
what is CKD?
A
a reduction in kidney function and/or structural damage present for more than three months, associated with health implications
2
Q
what amount of albumin is present in a healthy persons urine?
A
none
3
Q
what is considered to be accelerated progression of CKD?
A
persistent decrease in eGFR of >25% and a change in CKD category within a year
OR
persistent decline in eGFR
of 15ml/min within 12 months
4
Q
what are the two main causes of CKD?
A
diabetes
hypertension
5
Q
name some potentially nephrotoxic drugs
A
aminoglycosides ACE/ARBs bisphosphonates calcineurin inhibitors diuretics lithium mesalazine NSAIDs
6
Q
how can renal anaemia present?
A
tiredness
SOB
lethargy
palpitations
7
Q
what CKD stages are considered to be ESRD?
A
4-5
8
Q
how is ESRD managed?
A
renal replacement therapy - dialysis or transplant
