Chronic Renal Failure Flashcards

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what is chronic renal failure

A

progressive, irreversible damage to the kidneys

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what are the three stages

A

Diminished Renal Reserve
Renal Insufficiency
Renal Failure

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What signifies diminished renal reserve

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GFR is less than 50% (Normal is 120-130 ml/min)

no sign of decreased renal function

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What signifies renal insufficiency

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GFR 20-50% of normal

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what signifies renal failure

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GFR is less than 20% of norm

endstage renal failure is less than 5% of norm

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