SA Chronic Kidney Disease Flashcards

1
Q

What percentage of nephrons are lost before clinical signs of CKD are observed?

A

75%

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2
Q

Which breeds is polycystic kidney disease seen in?

A

Persian cats

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3
Q

In cats, what are the two major differentials for CKD?

A

Diabetes mellitus
Hyperthyroidism

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4
Q

What is the clinical sign related to renal secondary hyperparathyroidism?

A

Rubber jaw

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5
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What is the gold dtandard measure of renal filtration>

A

GFR

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6
Q

What are the values for submaximally concentrated urine in the cat or the dog?

A

Cat: USG < 1.035
Dog: USG < 1.030

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7
Q

What is the staging process that you should use with CKD?

A

IRIS staging

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8
Q

What are the three measurements made in IRIS staging?

A

Creatinine
Proteinura
Blood pressure

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9
Q

What four things should you control to delay the progression of CKD?

A

Hypertension
Proteinuria
Hyperphosphataemia
Hypokalaemia

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10
Q

What three thinds are restricted in a renal diet?

A

Protein
Phosphorus
Sodium

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11
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What are two things that you should avoid to avoid protein calorie malnutrition in patients with CKD>

A

Avoid introducing prescription diets in the hospital. Syringe feeding.

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12
Q

Where can you look for evidence of hypertension?

A

Retina

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