Renal

Question	Answer
Elevated K triggers release of what hormone	Aldosterone
normal BUN/creatinine ration	10:1
GFR is estimated by	creatinine clearance (how much filtrate is made by the kidney) normal= 80-120ml/min
post-renal AKI may be caused by: a. low perfusion b. shock c. azotemia d. urethral obstruction	d. urethral obstruction
pre-renal AKI caused by	hypoperfusion: hypotension, sepsis, HF, hypovolemia
patient with AKI should be instructed to avoid which meds? a. opioids b. acetaminophen c. NSAIDS d. ACE inhibitors	c. Nsaids
normal urine specific gravity	1.010
pt in polyuria/diuretic stage of ATN. which lab should be followed closely? a. phosphate b. potassium c. creatinine d. calcium	b.potassium diuresing so k will deplete
which lab is associated with kidney injury? a. high ca, low BUN, low crea b. high ca, low albumin, high crea c. low ca, high BUN, low K d. low ca, high K, high crea	d. low ca, high K, high crea
pt with renal failure has hgb of 7mg/dL, BUN 38, crea 3.2, K 4.6. you anticipate administering which med? a. kayexalate b. calcium gluconate c. epoetin alpha d. mag sulfate	c. epoetin alpha stimulates RBCs
CKD lab findings (5) Risk factors (2)	anemia increased BUN, crea decreased Ca, HCO3, protein at risk for developing diabetes & HTN

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