Renal Failure Flashcards

1
Q

at what stage do sxs of renal failure begin to occur

A

stages 3-4

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2
Q

a GFR of what indicates kidney failure and a need for tx

A

GFR of less than 15

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3
Q

what stage of CRF: diminished renal reserve, no sxs

A

stages 1 and 2

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4
Q

what stage of CRF: renal insufficiency, polyuria, increases in BUN and creatinine

A

stages 3 and 4

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5
Q

what stage of CRF: GFR below 15, increased BUN and creatinine, increased sodium, increased potassium, decreased calcium, increased phosphate

A

stage 5

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6
Q

what labs are elevated in stage 5 CRF

A
BUN
creatinine
potassium
phosphate
sodium
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7
Q

what labs are decreased in stage 5 CRF

A

GFR

calcium

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8
Q

T or F: in stage 5 CRF you have N/V/D

A

FALSE, you have n/v and constipation

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9
Q

is UO increased or decreased in stage 5 CRF

A

decreased

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10
Q

most common perfusion issue in stage 5 CRF

A

HTN

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11
Q

heart issues that may occur in stage 5 CRF

A

pericardial effusion

pericardial tamponade

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12
Q

why would pts with stage 5 CRF have hypoglycemia

A

they are unable to metabolize insulin

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13
Q

common class of med given in stages 1-2 of CRF

A

ACE inhibitors

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14
Q

why are ACE inhibitors not given frequently past the 2nd stage of CRF

A

nephrotoxic

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15
Q

T or F: pts with CRF are not usually fluid restricted

A

FALSE

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16
Q

meds used to treat gout in stage 5 CRF

A

allopurinol

cholichine

17
Q

why are meds usually held until after dialysis

A

meds can be filtered out of the body during tx

18
Q

phosphate binding agent

A

renagel

19
Q

med that may be given to treat anemia in CRF

A

epogen

20
Q

teaching with iron supplements

A

may cause dark/tarry stools

21
Q

diet teaching with phosphorus in CRF

A

limit high P foods to 7-8 oz of meat, poultry, or fish and 4 oz of dairy or milk products

22
Q

this type of food contains a lot of phosphorus

A

beans

23
Q

diet teaching with potassium in CRF

A

limit to 2000 mg/day

24
Q

diet teaching with sodium in CRF

A

consume low sodium diet

25
Q

diet teaching with protein in CRF

A

consume 7-8 oz/day

26
Q

diet teaching with fiber in CRF

A

increase naturally found fibers (veggies)

27
Q

diet teaching with fluids in CRF

A

fluid restricted, 1000-2500 cc/day

28
Q

the goal of this is to remove the end products or protein metabolism such as urea and creatinine, maintain safe concentration of electrolytes and correct acidosis/replensih bicarb levels

A

dialysis

29
Q

type of dialysis that a pt must be able to perform on their own

A

peritoneal dialysis

30
Q

diet teaching with periotenal dialysis

A

increase potassium

31
Q

for what types of pts is peritoneal dialysis contraindicated

A

COPD
abdominal adhesions/scarring
hernia

32
Q

potential complications of peritoneal dialysis

A

peritonitis
local site infection
hernia

33
Q

T or F: any licensed nurse can perform a dressing change on a hemocath

A

FALSE, must be the dialysis nurse

34
Q

used for dialysis: surgery performed that leaves pt with one of their own arteries and veins fused together, takes 2-3 months before use

A

fistula

35
Q

used for dialysis: surgery performed that leaves pt with a plastic device connecting an artery and a vein, takes 2 weeks before use

A

graft

36
Q

how to tell if a fistula is patent

A

feel for thrill

listen for bruit