Chronic Renal Failure Flashcards
1
Q
chronic renal failure
A
progressive, permanent damage of the kidneys
2
Q
stages of chronic renal failure is determined by what
A
GFR, urine vol, azotemia
3
Q
3 stages
A
1) diminished renal reserve stage
2) renal insufficiency
3) renal failure
4
Q
(1) diminished renal reserve stage GFR
A
GFR <50% of normal
- GFR ~65mL/min
5
Q
(1) diminished renal reserve stage characteristics
A
- still adequate for filtration
- no signs of dec renal Fx (kidney has large functional reserve)
6
Q
(2) renal insufficiency stage GFR
A
GFR 20-50% of normal (inadequate filtration)
7
Q
(3) renal failure stage GFR
A
GFR <20%
8
Q
the kidney begins to shut down at what GFR
A
when GFR <5%
