Clinical Integration Flashcards
0
Q
3 types of ARF
A
Prerenal
Intrarenal
Postrenal
1
Q
Condition wherein kidneys abruptly stop working but may eventually recover nearly normal function
A
Acute Renal failure
2
Q
Type of ARF: results from decreased blood supply
A
Prerenal
3
Q
Amount of blood received by the kidneys
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1100 ml/min or 20-25% of cardiac output
4
Q
When GFR IS _____, oxygen consumed is just to keep renal cells alive
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Zero
5
Q
When renal blood flow is severely low or prolonged, what happens to the renal cells?
A
They die
– proceed to intrarenal failure
6
Q
Diminished urine output below the level of intake of water
A
Oliguria
7
Q
Total cessation of urine output
A
Anuria
