Pot Pourri Flashcards
1
Q
What is azotemia?
A
elevated BUN and Cr
2
Q
what are some signs of prerenal AKI?
A
signs of volume depletion, CHF
3
Q
what are numerical values assigned for determining AKI?
A
serum increase of 50% or an absolute increase of 0.5 to 1.0mg/dL
4
Q
what are some signs of volume depletion/ dehydration?
A
dry mucous mb hypotension tachycardia decreased tissue turgor oliguria
5
Q
“Muddy brown casts”
A
ATN (acute tubular necrosis)
