Renal

Question 1

Dialysis disequilibrium

Answer 1

• can develop during or after hemodialysis
• caused by rapid decrease in fluid volume and BUN levels
• can cause cerebral edema and increased intracranial pressure
• headache, nausea, restlessness, seizures, coma

Question 2

Potassium rich foods

Answer 2

banana, raisins, tomatoes, cantaloupe, potatoes, yogurt, pistachio

Question 3

BUN lab values

Answer 3

5 - 20

Question 4

Creatinine lab values

Answer 4

.5 - 1.2

Question 5

lab values in chronic kidney disease

Answer 5

increased BUN and Creatinine

Question 6

hypervolemia

Answer 6

fluid overload - can be result of end stage kidney disease/ heart failure - causes edema, shortness of breath, weight gain, high BP

Question 7

hyperkalemia

Answer 7

excessive potassium levels - causes changes in cardia rate and rhythm, weakness, increase in intestinal motility

Question 8

Periotonitis

Answer 8

inflammation of peritoneum; can be complication of peritoneal dialysis; symptoms abdominal pain, vomiting, restlessness, confusion, fever, decreased bowel activity, oliguria

Question 9

common meds with nephrotoxic effects

Answer 9

vancomycin, NSAIDS (ibuprofen, Ketorolac), chemo drugs, IV contrast dye, Iohexol, aminoglycosides

Question 10

low oxalate foods

Answer 10

coffee, low fat dairy, bananas, cantaloupe, papaya, broccoli, iceberg lettuce, box choy, peppers

Question 11

high oxalate foods (to avoid with kidney stones)

Answer 11

potatoes, legumes and beans, nuts, soy, raspberries, spinach, swiss chard, beets, chocolate, processed meats, pumpkin, eggplant, grapefruit