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NUR 265 EXAM 1 WITH CORRECT ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL
DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST 2024 – 2025
ALREADY GRADED A+



What are tx for ascites?

diuretics

paracentesis

albumin



What is hepatic encephalopathy expected lab findings?

increased ammonia

increased GAPA



What are txs for hepatic encephalopathy?

lactulose

iv gluc

,decrease protein




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

3.5g in 24 hours



What is nephrotic syndrome treated with?

-immunosuppressant agents (if immunity based).

-ACE inhibitors (decreased protein loss in urine)

-statins (improve blood lipid levels).

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



Describe Prerenal AKI. Give examples.

Decreased perfusion to kidneys.



-NSAIDs

-Severe dehydration

-Renal artery stenosis

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

-Blood/ fluid loss



Describe Intrarenal AKI. Give examples.

,Tissue damage to the actual kidneys.



-Glomerulonephritis or inflammation of the glomeruli

-Sepsis

-Intrarenal bleeding

-Pyelonephritis



Describe Postrenal AKI. Give examples.

Obstruction that occurs after the kidney.



-Enlarged prostate (BPH)

-Bladder Cancer

-Kidney stones



How do you determine the mean arterial pressure (MAP)?

Systolic + (Diastolic*2) /3




What is nephrotic syndrome?

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?

-

Massive proteinuria

-Hypoalbuminemia

-Edema (facial and periorbital)

-Lipiduria

-Hyperlipidemia

-Increased coagulation

-Reduced kidney function



What is the MAP needed to perfuse the kidneys?

65 mmHg



What are examples of nephrotoxic drugs?

-NSAIDS

-Metformin

-Diuretics

-Antibiotics (especially -mycin)

-Contrast dye



During the diuretic phase of AKI, what needs to be monitored?

Watch for dehydration and make sure output is greater than input

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