Renal 1 (Week 12) Flashcards

1
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what is creatinine

A

byproduct of protein metabolism

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2
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normal serum creatinine values

A

.7-1.2 mg/dl

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3
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sepsis

A

dilation of vessels
decreased BP
inability to perfuse tissues due to decreased BP
widespread infection

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4
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what typically causes acute kidney injury (AKI)

A

lack of/significant decrease in BF
reduced blood perfusion of kidney
administration of ACE inhibitors to those with CHF
administration of ARB meds to those with CHF
-can cause decrease in efferent arteriolar resistance, which can reduce GFR
NSAIDs

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5
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what can cause reduced blood perfusion to kidney

A

hypotension
dehydration
sepsis
arterial occlusion

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6
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3 categories of acute kidney injury

A

prerenal
intrinsic
postrenal

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