role of clinical biochemistry of renal disease Flashcards
1
Q
What are some causes of AKI
A
p-poor perfusion (loss of isotonic fluids)
s-sepsis (any severe infection)
t-toxins (drugs e.g. NSAIDs)
o-obstruction (renal calculus or prostatic enlargement)
p-parenchymal (glomerulonephritis)
2
Q
What is the plasma lactate a sign of
A
It is a sign of sepsis
3
Q
What are some causes of CKD
A
hypertension, diabetes (2>1), hyperlipidaemia, recurrent renal infections, systemic disease (systemic lupus), genetic (polycystic kidney), chronic obstruction (prostatic hypertrophy or renal calculi
4
Q
What are the main causes of CKD
A
diabetes and hypertension.
