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RRT- Exam 1 Questions And Answers 100% Verified 2024/2025 Indications for dialysis S/S of kidney failure Inability to control volume status or BP Progressive deterioration in nutritional status or cognitive impairment EGFR between 5-10 ml/min Symptoms of kidney failure Serositis, acid-ba...

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Indications for dialysis
S/S of kidney failure
Inability to control volume status or BP
Progressive deterioration in nutritional status or cognitive impairment
EGFR between 5-10 ml/min


Symptoms of kidney failure
Serositis, acid-base or electrolyte abnormalities, pruritis


mnemonic for acute dialysis indications
AEIOU (acidosis, electrolyte abnormalities, intoxication overload of volume, uremia)


When can acidosis be considered
PH <7.2


Mnemonic for intoxication for acute dialysis indication
SLIME: salicylates, lithium, isopropanol, methanol, ethylene glycol


What is uremia in renal failure
buN > 100 mg/dL, extreme anorexia, pericarditis


What form of dialysis is used most often for membrane: Low flux, high efficiency, or high flux
High flux: it is capable of removing high molecular weight substances (vancomycin)
Greater clearance of water/substances = shorter treatment time


What are reasoning HD may be inadequate
Patient compliance, low blood flow rates, stenosis or thrombosis
Catheters


What are 2 options to increase urea clearance
Larger membrane, increased treatment time


Medications for hypotension in dialysis
Midodrine, droxidopa, fludrocortisone


Midodrine MOA and onset
Arteriolar and venous tone resulting in a rise in standing, siting and supine BP
Onset: 1 hour


Droxidopa MOA
Metabolized by catecholamine pathway to norepinephrine, results in vasoconstriction of peripheral
veins and arteries

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