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Renal Flashcards

1
Q

What happens to bicarb (HCO3) when the body becomes acidotic?

A

THE BASE DROPS!!!!
Ha ha ha ha ha ha 😂💽💻🎶

(In an attempt to neutralize the acid.)

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Where does Lasix act?

A

In the Loop of Henle, to decrease sodium and water readsorption.

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What is the best lab test to evaluate the patients GFR?

A

Urine creatinine clearance (24hour)

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Fastest treatment for fixing hyperkalemia?

A 
Calcium gluconate(stabilizes cell membranes)
Insulin(drives K+ into the cell) 
Glucose (prevents hypoglycemia)

It is faster than hemodialysis

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BUN:creatinine ratio

A

Wide (20-40:1) prerenal failure

Narrow (10-15:1) intrarenal failure

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