Dialysis Flashcards
Slow, at home type of treatment where fluid is taken in and drained through a port in the abdomen
Peritoneal Dialysis
A progressive, irreversible systemic disease that develops over months to years caused by HTN, DM, or pyelonephritis
Chronic Renal Failure
Caused by obstruction to the urine flow from both kidneys
Postrenal Failure
Results from inadequate perfusion to the kidneys
Prerenal Failure
Machine run dialysis through a port, typically found in the arm
Hemodialysis
True or False… The kidneys control intracellular fluid volume
False… Extracellular
Hormones such as insulin and epinephrine which are included in the negative feedback loop
Fluctuating Hormones
Hormones secreted during the menstrual cycle such as LH and estrogen
Cyclic Hormones
Hormones secreted by the thyroid responsible for metabolic rate are known as _____________
Constant Hormones
Direct, systemic effects into the blood stream and hormone release of insulin, glucose, estrogen, progesterone, epinephrine and norepinephrine (adrenal)
Endocrine
Ducts, local effects and enzyme production such as pancreatic juices and bile
Exocrine
Can be life threatening (50% survival rate) which is cause by prerenal, postrenal and renal failure
Acute Renal Failure