Lecture 4: Kidney Disease Flashcards
Uremic syndrome: cardiovascular symptoms (4)
HTN
Arrhythmia
CHF
Pericarditis
Uremic syndrome: neurological symptoms (8)
Fatigue Impaired cognition Irritability/behavioral changes Drowsiness Vision changes Peripheral neuropathy Encephalopathy Coma
Uremic syndrome: GI symptoms (5)
Stomatitis Anorexia Nausea Vomiting GI bleeding
Uremic syndrome: pulmonary symptoms (2)
Cough
Hemoptysis
Uremic syndrome: hematologic/ immunologic/ dermatologic symptoms (6)
Anemia Immunodeficiency Bruising Pallor Hyperpigmentation Uremic frost
Uremic syndrome: musculoskeletal symptoms (2)
Arthralgia
Muscle wasting
3 risks to consider when initiating dental management
Anemia/excessive bleeding
RIsk of infection
Medication intolerance
6 lab tests to order prior to dental treatment if it will be carried out on an outpatient basis
CBC (Hb,Hct) BUN Cr platelet count Routine hep B surf Ag LFT (PT; PTT)
4 points of treatment during dental procedure if it will be carried out on an outpatient basis
Continuous blood pressure monitoring
Ascertain anesthesia (decrease stress)
Meticulous attention to good surgical technique to decrease risk of excessive bleeding or infection
Let patient to stand and walk if long procedure
5 medical considerations for a patient on dialysis
Blood tests
Treat on nondialysis day
Endarteritis – source of bacteremia; nephrologist consult to be considered for Ab prophy (for hemoaccess site)
Avoid blood pressure cuff on the side of arteriovenous fistula (infection and clotting)
Hemolysis secondary to hemodialysis and lack of erythropoetin production
6 drugs that are mainly excreted by the kidney
Tetracycline Aminoglycosides Peniclline Cephalosporins Acyclovir Ketoconazole
Pharmacological considerations for pain control
Acetaminophen may be safer than ASA, NSAIDs
NSAIDs –> Nephrotoxicity (avoid in renal insufficiency NOT in ESRD; May cause bleeding or fluid retention)
Pharmacological considerations for anaesthesia
Vasoconstriction should be used with caution ~ underlying HTN
Pharmacological considerations for narcotics
Primarily metabolized in liver
With caution due to prolong effect – avoided with uremia
Avoid meperidine – active metabolites can accumulate leading to seizure
When is clindamycin used?
Abscesses
When is metronidazole used?
Periodontal disease
Antibiotics to avoid (2)
Aminoglycoside (streptomycin) and polymyxin B
Antibiotics to be careful with (3)
Tetracyclin
Cephalosporine
Penicillin (in case of potassium content in setting of hyperkalemia – need dialysis)
Analgesics considerations (2 points)
Avoid long term NSAIDs in CKD Avoid narcotics (can cause prolonged sedation and resp. depression)
At what GFR is drug dosage adjustment likely?
<60
Antibiotics considerations (30
Aggressively manage orofacial infections with culture and sensitivity testing and antibiotics
Consider hospitalization for severe infections and major procedures
Loading dose may be required for concurrent infection and CKD