Crush 'em with fluids Flashcards

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Elements of a UA

A
pH
Specific Gravity
Protein
Glucose
Ketones
Blood
Bilirubin
Nitrates
Leukocyte Esterase
Crystals
Cells
Casts
Organism
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Low urine sodium is indicative of what?

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dehydration

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3
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Three things you must perform for a kidney patient

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  1. UA
  2. ultrasound
  3. H/P
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4
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Most common cause of acute renal failure

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Pre-renal: decreased renal perfusion

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5
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Indications for dialysis

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AEIOU: acidosis, electrolytes, intoxicants, overload of fluids, uremic symptoms

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