CKD + Urolithiasis

Question 1

There are four stages of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) based on what two criteria

Answer 1

1. Creatinine
2. USG

Question 2

What is BUN

Answer 2

Blood Urea Nitrogen (Protein breakdown products)

Question 3

Therapy for CDK can be medical or surgical (transplant). What are the two medical therapies

Answer 3

1. Hydration
2. Diet change

Question 4

What are the therapeutic dietary changes for CKD (3 increased + 3 decreased)

Answer 4

Increase: Potassium, B vitamins, fatty acids
Decrease: Protein, Sodium Na+, Phosphorus

Question 5

What are two medications that might be given to an animal with CKD

Answer 5

1. Antihypertensive
2. Bind Phosphorus

Question 6

Urolithiasis

Answer 6

Pathologic stones

Question 7

Uroliths are named based on their location (4)

Answer 7

1. Nephrolith
2. Ureterolith
3. Urocystolith
4. Urethrolith

Question 8

The number and location of uroliths will affect the clinical signs. What are three clinical signs

Answer 8

1.Stranguria
2. Pollakiuria
3. Hematuria

Question 9

Stranguria

Answer 9

Painful urination

Question 10

Pollakiuria

Answer 10

Increase urination attempts