CKD2 Flashcards
what is the sodium restriction amount for controlling CKD progression
less than 2 g per day
what seemingly irrelevant thing should be evaluated in adults with newly identified CKD
lipid profile
who should use statin or statin/ezetimibe combinations as 1st line for dyslipidemia control w/ CKD
people over 50 w/ a GFR less than 60
why should NSAIDs be avoided in CKD
effect affarant arterioles
what meds should be avoided in CKD
- NSAIDs
- K supplements
- Enemas w/ phosphorous
- med’s with Magnesium or Al
whats the formula for BSH
what is preferred BSH/BMI in CKD
square root((height (cm) x wt)/3600) 20-25
at what GFR do complications usually start
below 60
what are two important CKD complications
anemia
CKD-mineral and bone disorder
what causes anemia in CKD
primarily reduced erythropoietin production in kidneys
what is the hemoglobin levels to diagnosis anemia
less than 13.5 in males
less than 12 in females
what is responsible for storage of iron
serum ferritin
what is the protein that carries iron
TSAT
what are normal TIBC levels
250-450
what do elevated TIBC levels mean
iron deficiency
what are normal serum ferritin levels
200-380