Renal patient Flashcards
1
Q
Name 5 symptoms of ESRD
A
Nausea, fatigue, anorexia, weight loss, muscle cramps
2
Q
Name 5 signs of ESRD
A
Tachypnea, tachycardia, high bp, dry skin, s3 on cardiac exam
3
Q
What percentage of the worlds population is affected by CKD?
A
10%
4
Q
Name 3 functions of the kidney as a homeostasis organ
A
Excretes nitrogenous waste, maintains RBC production, controls electrolytes in blood
5
Q
What is the typical blood K levels?
A
3.5-5.3 mmol/L
6
Q
Which enzyme does the kidney produce to activate Vitamin D?
A
25-hyroxyvitamin D-1 alpha-hydroxylase
7
Q
What is the most common type of glomerulonephritis associated with systemic lupus erythematosus?
A
diffuse proliferative GN
