Renal transplant Flashcards
1
Q
Renal transplant typically adds how many years to life compared with just using dialysis?
A
10 years
2
Q
What type of scar will usually be present in a patient who has had a renal transplant?
A
“Hockey stick” scar
3
Q
Patients who have had a renal transplant will require lifelong immunosuppression. The usual immunosuppressant regime includes which drugs?
A
- Tacrolimus
- Mycophenolate
- Prednisolone
4
Q
What are the main complications relating to the renal transplant?
A
- Transplant rejection
- Transplant failure
- Electrolyte imbalances
