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Renal Flashcards

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Uremic Syndrome (uremia)

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complication of CKD and AKI; occurs when urea and other waste products build up in the body because the kidneys are unable to filter them

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Glomerular Filtration Rate

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checks how well the kidneys are working. Normal: 125 mL/min. CKD: <60 mL/min

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Creatinine Clearance

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test to determine kidney function; compares level of creatinine in the urine to that in the blood. Lower in ESRD, Renal Ischemia, CHF

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Azotemia

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increase of nitrogenous waste products in the blood

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Anuric

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no or minimal urine formation. <250 mL/day

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Oliguric

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low urine output. 250-500 mL/day

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Diuresis

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increase or excessive production of urine

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Edema

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abnormal accumulation of fluid in the interstitial space

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Nephrolithiasis

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kidney stone

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Dry Weight

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weight after dialysis

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Pyelonephritis

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inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis

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Nephrotic Syndrome

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abnormal; proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, edema

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Chronic Renal Failure (CRF/CKD)

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5 stages: Stage 5=ESRD

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Acute Renal Failure (ARF)

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rapid loss of kidney function

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Chronic Renal Insufficiency (CRI)

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Now known as CKD

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End Stage Renal Disease

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ESRD; requires HD

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DDKT

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Deceased Donor Kidney Transplant

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LDKT

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Living Donor Kidney Transplant

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Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

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enlarged kidneys containing cysts

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Hemodialysis (HD)

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procedure for removing metabolic waste products or toxic substance from the blood stream with dialysate and electrical filtration

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Peritoneal Dialysis (PD)

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blood vessels in abdominal wall fill in for the kidneys; can be done at home, work, or while traveling. Must be able to care for self.

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Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)

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slow and balanced fluid removal; more easily tolerated by unstable patients

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ACE Inhibitors

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antihypertensive

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Angiotension-II Receptor Blockers

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antihypertensive, type 2 DM neuropathy tx

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Lasix

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antihypertensive, diuretic

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Kayexalate

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antihyperkalemia

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EPO

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Erythropoeitin; antianemic - stimulates RBC production

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PhosLo

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phosphate binder

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Nephrovite

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riboflavin, niacin, B6, B12, folic acid, pantothenic acid; a B vitamin complex to replace losses from dialysis

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Renagel

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phosphate binder (for use in ESRD)

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6 Functions of Kidneys

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remove waste, remove drugs, balance fluids, regulate BP via hormonal release, activate Vit D, control RBC production

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2 most common causes of kidney disease in USA

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Diabetes, HTN

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HD: Na, K, Phos goals

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Na 2-3 g; K 2-3g; P 800-1000mg

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Kcal & Pro needs

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30-35 kcal/kg; 1.2 g/kg pro

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Immunosuppressive Drugs if Transplant

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