Renal Failure Flashcards
at what stage do sxs of renal failure begin to occur
stages 3-4
a GFR of what indicates kidney failure and a need for tx
GFR of less than 15
what stage of CRF: diminished renal reserve, no sxs
stages 1 and 2
what stage of CRF: renal insufficiency, polyuria, increases in BUN and creatinine
stages 3 and 4
what stage of CRF: GFR below 15, increased BUN and creatinine, increased sodium, increased potassium, decreased calcium, increased phosphate
stage 5
what labs are elevated in stage 5 CRF
BUN creatinine potassium phosphate sodium
what labs are decreased in stage 5 CRF
GFR
calcium
T or F: in stage 5 CRF you have N/V/D
FALSE, you have n/v and constipation
is UO increased or decreased in stage 5 CRF
decreased
most common perfusion issue in stage 5 CRF
HTN
heart issues that may occur in stage 5 CRF
pericardial effusion
pericardial tamponade
why would pts with stage 5 CRF have hypoglycemia
they are unable to metabolize insulin
common class of med given in stages 1-2 of CRF
ACE inhibitors
why are ACE inhibitors not given frequently past the 2nd stage of CRF
nephrotoxic
T or F: pts with CRF are not usually fluid restricted
FALSE