Prerenal aki causes - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Prerenal AKI - Answer **Reduced renal artery blood flow** (↓blood flow to kidneys) Causes: Hypotension, Hypovolemia, Cardiogenic Shock, Sepsis, Shock NI: - replace blood/ volume (Fluid challenge) - vasopressors (increase BP) (EPI, DOPAMINE, VASOPRESSIN, NOREPI) - Mean Arterial perfusion (>65) Complications: HF (edema, crackles, pulp edema) Intrarenal AKI - Answer **direct damage to the kidneys** by inflammation, toxins, drugs, infection, or reduced blood supply, pyel...

NUR 265 Exam 1 Questions With Correct Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 (Graded) What are key features of nephrotic syndrome? - 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? - ANSWER 3.5g in 24 hours What is nephrotic syndrome treated with? - ANSWER -immunosuppressant agents (if immunity based). -AC...

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 the dietary restrictions on CKD? - -Protein (restrict early in disease process to preserve kidney function) -Potassium -Fluid -Sodium What are the dietary restrictions for an AKI patient? - -Low protein -Low sodium -Fluid restriction: mL day (for anything except perfusion problem) What are key features of ...

• Nephrotic Syndrome: o NS is a condition of increased glomerular permeability that allows larger molecules to pass through the membrane into the urine and then be excreted. o Immunological Kidney disorder o This causes massive loss of protein in the urine, edema formation, and decreased plasma albumin levels. ▪ Proteinuria- severe protein loss more than 3.5 g in 24- hour urine sample. o Key features: ▪ Massive proteinuria >3.5g / 24hrs ▪ Hypoalbuminemia <3g/dL ▪ Ede...

F&E, Acid/Base, and Gas Exchange Test 1 Questions & Answers 2024 An Acute Kidney Injury is defined as rapid loss of kidney function with what 3 things? - ANSWERS- Increased creatinine and or decrease in urine - Increase BUN and K+ - Azotemia What is azotemia? - ANSWERSincrease in nitrogenous waste products in blood Prerenal AKI - ANSWERSFactors that decrease systemic circulation causing decreased renal blood flow. Common causes of prerenal AKI - ANSWERSHypotension, dehydration, H...

NUR 265 Exam 1 Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 (Graded) What is nephrotic syndrome? - 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? - ANSWER -*Massive proteinuria* -*Hypoalbuminemia* -*Edema (facial and periorbital)* -Lipiduria -Hyperlipidemia -Increased coagulation -Reduced kidney function In nephrotic syndrome, severe pro...

NUR 265 Exam 1 Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 (Graded) What is nephrotic syndrome? - 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? - ANSWER -*Massive proteinuria* -*Hypoalbuminemia* -*Edema (facial and periorbital)* -Lipiduria -Hyperlipidemia -Increased coagulation -Reduced kidney function In nephrotic syndrome, severe pro...

Med Surg Lewis Chapter 47: Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease questions and answers graded A+. What are intrarenal causes of acute kidney injury (AKI) (select all that apply)? a. Anaphylaxis b. Renal stones c. Bladder cancer d. Nephrotoxic drugs e. Acute glomerulonephritis f. Tubular obstruction by myoglobin - correct answers.d, e, f. Intrarenal causes of acute kidney injury (AKI) include conditions that cause direct damage to the kidney tissue, including nephrotoxic drug...

- Contrast-induced nephropathy - The onset of AKI w/in 48h after admin of contrast. Risk for this is highest in pts who are older, dehydrated, have pre-existing CKD, or have comorbidities of DM, HF, or current hypotension - Metformin - ____________ should be d/c at least 24 hours before the time of a procedure and for at least 48 hours after iodinated contrast media. - Reactions - When a CT scan w/ contrast is prescribed, report the pts Hx of ____________ associated w/ the admin of ...

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? - Corr...