Dialysis reg Flashcards
1
Q
Signs of chronic kidney failure
A
Small kidneys
Stable and slow decline
Don’t present
High creatinine
2
Q
Kidney donor factors to consider
A
Age Comorbidities Kidney match Future pregnancy Mental health history Financial stability Two healthy kidneys Family history of kidney disease
3
Q
Post transplant recommendations
A
Risk factors
-cardiovascular, diabetes, cancer, psych
Food and water
- low salt and sugar
- no raw eggs, raw meat, undercooked fish
- no food that can interact with immunosuppressant
General
- live vaccines
- recreational drugs
- smoking
- alcohol
