Dialysis

Question 1

CKD definition

Answer 1

Abnormality of structure or function, present for more than 3 months

Question 2

ESRD definition

Answer 2

Need for dialysis or transplantation to sustain life

Not really based on GFR

Question 3

2 main indications for chronic dialysis start

Answer 3

Metabolic abnormalities

Uremia

Question 4

4 most important metabolic abnormalities that would be an indication to begin dialysis

Answer 4

Hyperkalemic (biggest one that kills patients)
Acidemia
Hyperphosphatemia
Severe anemia

Question 5

3 treatment options for ESRD

Answer 5

Conservative
Dialysis
Transplant

Question 6

Diffusive transport

Answer 6

Passive movement of solutes down a concentration gradient
Need a concentration gradient, small molecular weight solutes, and a membrane with appropriate charge and size
Responsible for clearance of most solutes

Question 7

Convective transport

Answer 7

Active movement
Achieved by pressure gradient (do get some solute drag)
Water is pushed/pulled through the membrane