NU 327 Exam 5 Study Guide with
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Functions of the renal system - Answer--Maintain fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance
-Detoxifying the blood and eliminating wastes
-Regulating blood pressure
-Production of erythropoietin
-Activation of Vitamin D to facilitate absorption...
What is the function of the creatinine measurement? - Answer✔✔--Reflects GFR
-Most commonly used "quick" method to estimate renal function
What is a normal urinalysis? - Answer✔✔--clear
-pale yellow to amber
-slightly acidic
-may contain a few cells
Adult and Elderly related changes to renal function - Answer✔✔--Diminish in size and function
by 4th decade
-Decreased glomeruli
-By age 70
--30-50% of glomeruli lost
-Renal blood flow decreases
-Number of nephrons decrease
-Less renal reserve
-More susceptible to fluid and electrolyte imbalances
-Susceptible from damage from drugs, medications contrast media
what are the two types of Cystic Kidney Disease? - Answer✔✔-Autosomal recessive and
Autosomal dominant
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