Katie Diseases Flashcards
1
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congenital
A
horseshoe kidney, renal agenesis, dysplastic kidney, PKD, medullary cystic kidney disease
2
Q
acute renal failure
A
acute, severe decrease in renal function (days); hallmark = azotemia (increased BUN and Cr) often with oliguria
pre-renal
post-renal
intra-renal
3
Q
pre-renal ARF
A
decreased blood flow to kidneys…no immediate damage to kidneys
BUN:Cr >15
4
Q
intra-renal ARF
A
direct injury to some aspect of renal tissue; can be permanent or reversible damage
5
Q
post-renal ARF
A
obstruction of urine outflow; typically reversible
