Wk 3 Chronic Kidney Disease Flashcards
What is azotemia?
Elevated levels of urea and other nitrogen compounds in the blood
What is the medical term for decreased urine output?
Oliguria
What is oliguria defined by?
Less than 400mls per day
When does proteinuria happen?
Damage to the glomeruli and protein is allowed through and excreted in the urine
Kidneys maintain __ and __ balance
fluid and electrolyte
What do the kidneys excrete through the urine?
water soluble wastes and products of metabolism
List 3 important endocrine functions
1) Produces erythropoietin
2) Activates vitamin D
3) Produces renin, which helps regulate blood pressure
What are normal BUN lab values?
10-20 mg/dL
What are normal creatinine lab values?
0.5-1.2 mg/dL
BUN and creatinine maintain a __ ratio
10:1
What should your GFR be?
> 90 mL/min
What does GFR measure?
Amount of blood that is being filtered by the glomeruli
What is Vitamin D important for? (2)
Calcium absorption
Bone health
What is chronic kidney disease defined:
Presence of kidney damage for more than 3 months, with or without a GFR of less than 60
What are the 3 main effects of kidney disease
Can’t maintain acid-base balance
Can’t remove end products of metabolism
Can’t maintain fluid and electrolyte balance
What is stage 1 CKD?
Kidney damage with normal or increased GFR
What is stage 2 CKD?
Kidney damage with mild decrease in GFR
What is stage 3 CKD?
Moderate decrease in GFR
What is stage 4 CKD?
Severe decrease in GFR
What is stage 5 CKD?
End Stage Kidney Disease (ESRD)
What is the GFR for stage 1?
Greater than or equal to 90
What is the GFR for stage 2?
60-89
What is the GFR for stage 3?
30-59
What is the GFR for stage 4?
15-29
What is the GFR for stage 5?
Less than 15
What is the main cause of end-stage kidney disease?
diabetes (50%)
What is the second most common cause of end-stage kidney disease?
hypertension (30%)
What is the third most common cause of end-stage kidney disease?
Glomerulonephritis
What are 8 risk factors for CKD?
Family history Age over 60 Male African American Hypertension Diabetes Smoking Obesity
The pathogenesis of CKD starts with __
glomerulosclerosis
What is glomerulosclerosis?
Scar tissue of the glomeruli
Glomerulosclerosis can lead to __ __
interstitial fibrosis
What is interstitial fibrosis characterized by?
Destruction of the interstitial capillaries and renal tubules
What plays a major role in the pathogenesis of CKD?
Complement
Angiotensin II
An increase in angiotensin II __ blood pressure
Increases
How does angiotensin II contribute to the pathogenesis of CKD?
It increases BP and that causes further damage to the kidneys
How does complement contribute to the pathogenesis of CKD?
It is part of the inflammatory process and causes further damage
Stage 1 CKD manifestations
Asymptomatic
Stage 2 CKD manifestations
Asymptomatic, possible hypertension