CRRAB II Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Epo made?
A
Renal peritubular interstitial cells
2
Q
Patients on dialysis are at increased risk for what?
A
renal cell carcinoma
3
Q
If patients legs are weak and he/she is on dialysis, what are you thinking?
A
K+ high!
4
Q
Hypokalemia increases the toxicity of what drug?
A
Digoxin
5
Q
What does Digoxin toxicity cause?
A
HypERkalemia
6
Q
What is the most common cause of secondary pneumonia in patients with Influenza?
A
Staph aureus
this is what will kill the patient
