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NUR 265 Exam 1; Questions with Complete Solutions

What is nephrotic syndrome? Correct Ans-A condition of increased glomerular

permeability that allows larger molecules to pass through the membrane into the urine and

then be excreted.




What are key features of nephrotic syndrome? Correct Ans--*Massive proteinuria*


-*Hypoalbuminemia*


-*Edema (facial and periorbital)*


-Lipiduria


-Hyperlipidemia


-Increased coagulation


-Reduced kidney function




In nephrotic syndrome, severe protein loss in the urine is greater than what? Correct Ans-

3.5g in 24 hours




What is nephrotic syndrome treated with? Correct Ans--immunosuppressant agents (if

immunity based).


-ACE inhibitors (decreased protein loss in urine)

, NUR 265 Exam 1; Questions with Complete Solutions

-statins (improve blood lipid levels).


-Heparin (used to treat vascular effects and improve kidney function)




Describe the "risk" stage for AKI Correct Ans-creatinine x 1.5 of normal, and GFR reduced

by 25%




Describe the "injury" stage for AKI Correct Ans-creatinine x2 & GFR reduced by 50%




Describe the "failure" stage for AKI Correct Ans-creatinine x3 normal, & GFR reduced by

75% (Cant fix)




Describe Prerenal AKI. Give examples. Correct Ans-Decreased perfusion to kidneys.




-NSAIDs


-Severe dehydration


-Renal artery stenosis


-MI or HF resulting in low ejection fraction and low cardiac output

, NUR 265 Exam 1; Questions with Complete Solutions

-Blood/ fluid loss




Describe Intrarenal AKI. Give examples. Correct Ans-Tissue damage to the actual kidneys.




-Glomerulonephritis or inflammation of the glomeruli


-Sepsis


-Intrarenal bleeding


-Pyelonephritis




Describe Postrenal AKI. Give examples. Correct Ans-Obstruction that occurs after the

kidney.




-Enlarged prostate (BPH)


-Bladder Cancer


-Kidney stones

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