Flashcards
Renal
Cards in this deck (12)
- 1Elevated K triggers release of what hormoneAldosterone
- 2normal BUN/creatinine ration10:1
- 3GFR is estimated bycreatinine clearance (how much filtrate is made by the kidney)
normal= 80-120ml/min - 4post-renal AKI may be caused by: a. low perfusion b. shock c. azotemia d. urethral obstructiond. urethral obstruction
- 5pre-renal AKI caused byhypoperfusion: hypotension, sepsis, HF, hypovolemia
- 6patient with AKI should be instructed to avoid which meds? a. opioids b. acetaminophen c. NSAIDS d. ACE inhibitorsc. Nsaids
- 7normal urine specific gravity1.010
- 8pt in polyuria/diuretic stage of ATN. which lab should be followed closely? a. phosphate b. potassium c. creatinine d. calciumb.potassium
diuresing so k will deplete - 9which 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 cread. low ca, high K, high crea
- 10pt 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 sulfatec. epoetin alpha
stimulates RBCs - 11CKD lab findings (5) Risk factors (2)anemia
increased BUN, crea
decreased Ca, HCO3, protein
at risk for developing diabetes & HTN - 12—