Renal Flashcards
What can tall peaked T waves indicate
High potassium level
What to administer when emergent dialysis is needed but they have to wait
K cocktail of IV insulin and 50% dextrose and keyexalate
What can UTIs be caused by
Bacteria, poor hygiene, urinary retention
Enlarged prostates, urethral stricture or blockage (kidney stones)
Biggest issue with kidney stones (nephrolithiasis)
What medication is used to help?
Pain- flank pain and costovertebral angle
IV toradol if no hx of GI bleeding
What is lithotripsy
“Blasting” of kidney stones with ultrasonic waves
What is glomerulonephritis
Inflammation of the kidney due to autoimmune disorder
Presents with edema, elevated BP
Low calcium can result in what sign
Chovostek sign
Dialysis patient are at risk for high levels of what
Phosphorus
Appropriate diet for dialysis patient
High calcium, low sodium, less fluid
Peritoneal dialysis cause more risk of what
Infection
What is peritoneal dialysis
Through the belly (exchange)
Steps for peritoneal dialysis
Check BP and weight, drain fluid from patient, fill patient with new dialysate, check weight
How many days a week is hemodialysis
3
Most likely cause of AKI
Medications such as contrast dye
Diet for kidney injury patients
Low potassium- stay away from bananas, potatoes, beans, beets, orange juice, cereal
