NUS 210 - Test 3 Renal Meds Flashcards

1
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Drugs to treat hyperkalemia

A

50% Dextrose and Regular Insulin
Sodium Bicarbonate
Calcium Gluconate or Calcium Chloride
Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate

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Drugs to treat Hyperphosphatemia / Hypocalcemia

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Calcium Based Phosphate Binders: Calcium Acetate or Calcium Carbonate
Non Calcium Based Phosphate Binders: Severlamer Carbonate

Calcitriol
Cinacalcet

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3
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Drugs to treat Anemia

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Erythropoetin (IV, SC)
Darbopoetin Alfa (long acting form, IV)
Folic Acid
Iron Sucrose or Ferric Gluconate

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4
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Used to emergently shift potassium out of the intravascular space and into intracellular space

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50% Dextrose and Regular Insulin

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5
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Corrects acidosis associated with kidney injury, this correction shifts potassium from intravascular space to intracellular space

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Sodium Bicarbonate

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6
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Protects the heart from effects of hyperkalemia until potassium level can be reduced

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Calcium Gluconate or Calcium Chloride

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7
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Exchanges potassium for sodium in the resin and potassium is excreted with stool

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Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate

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8
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Binds phosphate in the intestine and prevents absorption to decrease phosphate levels and increase serum calcium levels

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Calcium Based Phosphate Binders: Calcium Acetate or Calcium Carbonate
OR
Non Calcium Based Phosphate Binders: Severlamer Carbonate

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9
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Activates Vitamin D to increase serum calcium absorption from intestine

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Calcitriol

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10
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Treats hyperparathyroidism in CKD by preventing parathyroid hormone secretion, results in less calcium reabsorption from bone. Also treats renal osteodystrophy.

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Cinacalcet

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11
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Stimulates production of RBC’s to treat anemia associated with chronic kidney disease

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Erythropoetin (IV, SC)
Darbopoetin Alfa (long acting form, IV)

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12
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Needed to produce RBC’s

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Folic Acid
Iron Sucrose or Ferric Gluconate

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13
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These meds should be taken with or before meals and pt should be monitored for constipation

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Calcium Based Phosphate Binders: Calcium Acetate or Calcium Carbonate
OR
Non Calcium Based Phosphate Binders: Severlamer Carbonate

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