Renal Flashcards
1
Q
What are the most highly perfused organs in the body? How much of CO do they receive?
A
Kidneys; 15% - 25%
2
Q
_____ is considered the best measure of renal function
A
Glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
3
Q
Is prerenal azotemia reversible or irreversible?
A
Rapidly reversible if underlying cause is corrected
4
Q
________ is most often d/t ischemia or nephrotoxins
A
Renal azotemia
5
Q
Occurs when urinary outflow tracts are obstructed
A
Postrenal azotemia
6
Q
Chronic kidney disease is marked by presence of kidney damage defined as estimated GFR ____
A
< 60
7
Q
The most common serious complication of peritoneal dialysis
A
Peritonitis presenting as abdominal pain & fever
8
Q
Preferred treatment for Goodpasture syndrome
A
Plasmapheresis
