What is azotemia? - correct answer ✔✔increase in nitrogenous waste products in blood elevated BUN
and creatinine
What is Erythropoietin (EPO)? - correct answer ✔✔hormone released by kidneys to stimulate
erythropoiesis (RBC production)
What is the most common cause of death in a patient with an Acute Kidney Injury - correct answer
✔✔Hyperkalemia
What meds are given to a patient with an acute kidney injury with hyperkalemia - correct answer ✔✔k
exulate enema
IV insulin and dextrose
calcium
nebulized albuterol
What is a normal GFR? - correct answer ✔✔120-130 ml/min
What are the most common risk factors for chronic kidney disease - correct answer ✔✔diabetes and
hypertension
What causes urinary stones to form - correct answer ✔✔when concentrations of calcium oxalate,
calcium phosphate and uric acid increase
most accurate indicator of fluid loss or gain - correct answer ✔✔daily weight
what acid base balance is associated in end stage renal failure - correct answer ✔✔metabolic acidosis
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