nephrology Flashcards
1
Q
Nephrotoxic drugs
A
Aminoglycosides NSAIDs ACE inhibitors Angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ARBs) Diuretics Iodinated contrast agents
2
Q
AKI symptoms and signs
A
Oliguria (<0.5ml/kg/hour)
Fluid overload
Increased K+ (may result in arrhythmias), urea (may results in pericarditis) and creatinine
3
Q
AKI diagnostic factors
A
rise in serum creatinine of > 26micromol/l (or <50% rise in last 7 days)
urine output <0.5ml/kg/hour for at least 6 hours
4
Q
AKI investigations
A
U&Es
Urinalysis
Imaging
