Dialysis

Question 1

What are the 3 principle steps in dialysis?

Answer 1

Diffusion
Convection
Absorption

Question 2

What is diffusion?

Answer 2

The process by which particles, atoms, or molecules move from an area of high concentration to low concentration.

Question 3

Which 4 toxins build-up in end-stage renal disease?

Answer 3

Urea
Creatinine
Potassium
Sodium

Question 4

What is diffused IN during dialysis?

Answer 4

HCO3

Question 5

How is dialysis administered?

Answer 5

Arteriovenous fistula
Arteriovenous graft

Question 6

How is the majority of solute removed during dialysis?

Answer 6

Diffusion

Question 7

How often is dialysis repeated?

Answer 7

4 hours of therapy, 3 times per week.

Question 8

What must be restricted in the diet of those on dialysis?

Answer 8

Fluid
Salt
Potassium
Phosphate - give phosphate binders

Question 9

What GFR is achieved from a renal transplantation?

Answer 9

GFR of 50.

Question 10

What GFR is achieved from dialysis (including peritoneal)?

Answer 10

7

Question 11

In hyperacute organ rejection, is the affected organ salvageable?

Answer 11

No

Question 12

When does acute organ rejection take place?

Answer 12

Within the first 6 months.

Occurs in about 15-20% of cases.

Question 13

Which virus is associated with increased morbidity in transplant patients?

Answer 13

Cytomegalovirus

Question 14

Which cancers are more common following transplant?

Answer 14

Non-melanoma skin cancers
Lymphoma