CKD Flashcards
1
Q
name 4 causes of CKD?
A
diabetes, HTN, glomerulonephritis, nephrotoxic meds
2
Q
name 3 nephrotoxic meds?
A
NSAIDs, PPIs, lithium
3
Q
name 5 signs/symptoms of CKD?
A
itch, oedema, muscle cramps, pallor, loss of appetite
4
Q
tests?
A
eGFR (2 tests, 3 months apart), haematuria, proteinuria, renal USS
5
Q
name 4 complications?
A
anaemia, renal bone disease, CVD, metabolic acidosis
6
Q
why do CKD patients get anaemia?
A
damaged kidney does not produce erythropoietin, therefore no stimulation of RBC production
7
Q
how to treat anaemia in CKD patients?
A
treat Fe deficiency before giving erythropoietin
8
Q
stages of CKD based on…
A
eGFR and albumin:creatinine ratio
9
Q
eGFR < which value = CKD diagosis?
A
eGFR < 60
10
Q
stage G3a?
A
45-59
11
Q
stage 3b?
A
30-44
12
Q
stage 4?
A
15-29
13
Q
stage 5?
A
<15 (end stage)
