Med chapter NEPRHOLOGY Flashcards
1
Q
does hartmanns contain K ?
A
yes
2
Q
indications for renal replacement therapy?
A
- acidosis - pH <7.1
- electrolyte imbalance K > 7
- Intoxication - poisons
- Overload - pulmonary overload or diuretic resistant
- Uremia - encephalopopy or pericarditis
3
Q
whats a normal egfr? STAGE 1
A
> 90
4
Q
mildly decreased GFR? STAGE 2
A
60-90
5
Q
moderately decreased GFR? STAGE 3A
A
45-60
6
Q
moderately decreased GFR? STAGE 3B
A
30-45
7
Q
Severe decrease in GFR?
A
15-29
8
Q
ESKD GFR?
A
<15
9
Q
at what GFR should someone with CKD receive RRT?
A
<10
10
Q
name of catheter used in peritoneal dialysis?
A
tenckhoff catheter
11
Q
complications of peritoneal dialysis?
A
peritinitis, line sepsis, abdominal wall hernia, edema
12
Q
what is the lifelong triple therapy following renal transplant?
A
- calcineurin inhibitors
- antimetabolites
- steroids
13
Q
causes of anemia in someone with CKD?
A
- anemia of chronic disease
- decreased EPO production
- depressed bone marrow function
- shortened red cell survival
- dietary deficiency
- high PTH resulting in EPO
14
Q
most common pathogen in UTIs?
A
E coli
15
Q
what are the antibodies to in goodpastures?
A
type IV collage - glomerular basement membrane
