Renal 1 (Week 12) Flashcards
1
Q
what is creatinine
A
byproduct of protein metabolism
2
Q
normal serum creatinine values
A
.7-1.2 mg/dl
3
Q
sepsis
A
dilation of vessels
decreased BP
inability to perfuse tissues due to decreased BP
widespread infection
4
Q
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
5
Q
what can cause reduced blood perfusion to kidney
A
hypotension
dehydration
sepsis
arterial occlusion
6
Q
3 categories of acute kidney injury
A
prerenal
intrinsic
postrenal