Renal

Question 0

Nephritis syndrome

Answer 0

Huge holes in glomerulus, protein leaks out-> fluids leak into third space–>decrease blood volume so kidneys make more aldosterone–> creating vicious circle.
Low Na+ diet
Leaves urinary casts

Question 1

Gloerulonephritis
S/Sx
Diet?

Answer 1

BUN and creat increase
FVE
Diet- decrease protein and Na+, increase carbs

Question 2

Renal failure

S/Sx

Answer 2

Increased BUN (>20 ) creatinine ( >1.5)
Retaining fluids and all that goes with that. Increased HR, BP, etc
Metabolic acidosis

Question 3

Dialysis

What drugs are contraindicated?

Answer 3

Anything that will lower BP

Anything filtered by the kidneys

Question 4

Peritoneal dialysis
Dwell time?
Color of fluid?
Diet?

Answer 4

10 minutes
Clear, if cloudy, then it is infected (peritonitis)
High protein due to loss of protein from effluents high fiber to decrease paristalsis.

Question 5

BUN levels

Answer 5

> 20

Question 6

Creatinine

Levels

Answer 6

> 1.5