Exam 2- AKI

Question 1

main reason of AKI

Answer 1

loss of volume (dec perfusion)
-blood loss
-toxins/sepsis

Question 2

types of AKI

Answer 2

1. pre-renal- blood loss
2. intrarenal- drugs, chemicals, nercrosis
3. post-renal- obstruction

Question 3

when do S/S of AKI appear after what

Answer 3

1 day after hypotensive event- surgery, accident/injury

Question 4

S/S of AKI

Answer 4

oliguria
FVE
metabolic acidosis
hyponatremia
hyperkalemia
neuro dysfunction

Question 5

tx for AKI

Answer 5

find and fix the cause
- dehydration- fluids
- drugs- antidote
treat S/S
- replace electrolytes