100% satisfaction guarantee Immediately available after payment Both online and in PDF No strings attached
logo-home
Previously searched by you
Previously searched by you
logo
NUR 265 Exam 1 Verified Questions and Answers CA$23.22   Add to cart
Quickly navigate to
Preview
  2.  
  3. Galen College Of Nursing
  4.  
  5. NUR 265 (NUR265)

Exam (elaborations)

NUR 265 Exam 1 Verified Questions and Answers

 45 views  1 purchase
  • Course
  • NUR 265 (NUR265)
  • Institution
  • Galen College Of Nursing

What is nephrotic syndrome? - Correct Answer -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 Answer --*Massive proteinuria* -*Hypoalbuminemia* ...

[Show more]

Preview 2 out of 13  pages

Document information

  • May 23, 2024
  • 13
  • 2023/2024
  • Exam (elaborations)
  • Questions & answers

Subjects

  • nur 265 exam 1
  • nur 265 exam
  • nur 265 exam 2024
  • nur 265
  • nur 265 exam 1 verified questions and answers 2024
  • what is nephrotic syndrome correct answer a co

Written for

  • Galen College Of Nursing
  • NUR 265 (NUR265)
All documents for this subject (210)

Seller

avatar-seller
PatrickHaller

Reviews received

Content preview

1




Galen
NUR 265 Exam 1
Verified
Questions and
Answers
2024/2025

, 2


What is nephrotic syndrome? - Correct Answer -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 Answer --*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
Answer -3.5g in 24 hours

What is nephrotic syndrome treated with? - Correct Answer --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 the "risk" stage for AKI - Correct Answer -creatinine x 1.5 of normal, and GFR
reduced by 25%

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

Describe the "failure" stage for AKI - Correct Answer -creatinine x3 normal, & GFR
reduced by 75% (Cant fix)

Describe Prerenal AKI. Give examples. - Correct Answer -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. - Correct Answer -Tissue damage to the actual
kidneys.

-Glomerulonephritis or inflammation of the glomeruli
-Sepsis

The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.

Quick and easy check-out

Quick and easy check-out

You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.

Focus on what matters

Focus on what matters

Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!

Frequently asked questions

What do I get when I buy this document?

You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.

Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?

Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.

Who am I buying these notes from?

Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller PatrickHaller. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.

Will I be stuck with a subscription?

No, you only buy these notes for CA$23.22. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.

Can Stuvia be trusted?

4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)

79223 documents were sold in the last 30 days

Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now

Start selling
CA$23.22  1x  sold
  • (0)
  Add to cart