RENAL TRANSPLANT: 119 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common histopathologic change identified in kidney biopsies samples of cats
A
Chronic interstitial nephritis
2
Q
age correlation to mortality
A
every 1 year increase, odds of death increased by 42%
3
Q
how long should cyclosporine be adminestered pre surgery
A
24-96 h before transplantation
4
Q
how compatibility test should be performed?
A
Blood type + RBC cross match
5
Q
prednisone or prednisolone for cats renal transplant?
A
bioavailability greater for oral prednisolone than prednisone
6
Q
common immunosuppression protocol for dogs
A
cyclosporine (2.5/5 mg/Kg), prednisolone (1 mg/Kg), azathioprine (3-5 mg/Kg)
7
Q
complications associated with immunosuppressive therapy
A
1) infection
2) Diabetes Mellitus
3) neoplasia
