Renal Flashcards
1
Q
Risk factors for AKI (acute kidney injury)
A
- dehydration
- nephrotoxic drugs (incl. NSAIDS)
- rhabdomyolysis
- liver failure
- chronic kidney damage
2
Q
Three types of kidney injury classification
A
- pre renal
- intra renal
- post renal
3
Q
Pre-renal injury
A
Severed artery, low blood pressure
4
Q
Complications of CKD
A
- fluid and electrolyte imbalances
- vitamin d and calcium deficits
- hypertension
- reduced RBC production (anemia)
- altered fat, carb, protein metabolism
- reduced toxin removal
5
Q
Renal function labs
A
GFR, creatinine, BUN
6
Q
At what stage of CKD is dialysis required?
A
Stage 5
7
Q
Two types of dialysis
A
- hemodialysis
- peritoneal dialysis
8
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