Nephro Meds & Medication Use Concepts - Final Wrap Up Flashcards
What happens in the Glomerulus w/ the Bowman’s Capsule?
Filtration
What occurs in the Proximal Tubule?
Reabsorption: Na, K, Glucose, Amino Acid, Bicarb, Protein
Secretion: H+, Foreign Substances, Anions & Cations
Where do Carbonoic Anhydrase Inhibitors & Osmotic Diuretics work?
Proximal Tubule
What does the Loop of Henle do?
Concentrates Urine
What occurs in the Descending Loop of Henle?
Water Reabsorption
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Na diffuses In
What occurs in the Ascending Loop of Henle?
Active Na Reabsorption
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Water Stays In
What happens in the Distal Tubule?
ADH mediated Water & Sodium Reabsorption
Bicarb Reabsorption
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Secretion of K+, Urea, NH3+
Where in the Kidney do Thiazides work?
Distal Tubule
What occurs in the Collecting Duct?
ADH-mediated Water & Na Reabsorption
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Final Concentration
How is Chronic Kidney Disease defined?
> 3 Months of Damage or GFC < 60
What is Stage 1 CKD?
Damage w/ GFR > 90
What is Stage 2 CKD?
Damage w/ GFR: 60-89
What is Stage 3 CKD?
GFR: 30 - 59
What is Stage 4 CKD?
GFR: 15-29
How is Kidney Failure defined?
GFR < 15
Which meds are Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors?
Acetazolamide
Methazolamide
Dichlorophenamine
How do Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors work?
Inhibits Calcium & H+ Secretion in the PCT
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Blocks Bicarb & Na Reabsorption
What are some considerations when giving Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibtors?
Bicarb Loss
HYPOK Metabolic Acidosis
Tolerance