Lecture 1

Question 1

Define the functions of the kidney

Answer 1

Regulate body fluids, electrolyte balance, remove metabolic waste and drug excretion

Question 2

What are the common causes of kidney failure?

Answer 2

Diabetes mellitus, pyelonephritis, HTN, nephrotoxic drugs, nephroallergens, hypovolemia

Question 3

Name the 2 types of renal impairment

Answer 3

Chronic
Acute

Question 4

Define normal renal function

Answer 4

> 80ml/min

Question 5

Define mild renal impairment

Answer 5

50-80ml/min

Question 6

Define moderate renal impairment

Answer 6

30-50ml/min

Question 7

Define severe renal impairment

Answer 7

<30ml/min

Question 8

Define end stage renal disease (ESED)

Answer 8

Required dialysis