100% satisfaction guarantee Immediately available after payment Both online and in PDF No strings attached
logo-home
NUR 265 Exam 1 Questions and Correct Answers the Latest Update and Recommended Version $11.49   Add to cart

Exam (elaborations)

NUR 265 Exam 1 Questions and Correct Answers the Latest Update and Recommended Version

 2 views  0 purchase
  • Course
  • NUR 265
  • Institution
  • NUR 265

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 key features of nephrotic syndrome? -*Massive proteinuria* -*Hypoalbuminemia* -*Edema (facial and periorbit...

[Show more]

Preview 3 out of 22  pages

  • October 24, 2024
  • 22
  • 2024/2025
  • Exam (elaborations)
  • Questions & answers
  • NUR 265
  • NUR 265
avatar-seller
TestTrackers
TestTrackers: Unlock Your Exam Potential! | Quality Practice Materials | Boost Your Confidence Today!



NUR 265 Exam 1 Questions and Correct
Answers the Latest Update and
Recommended Version
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 key features of nephrotic syndrome?

✓ -*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?

✓ 3.5g in 24 hours


What is nephrotic syndrome treated with?

✓ -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




|
✓ Thank You for Choosing Us! ✓ Resources & Updates: [Testtrackers - Stuvia US]
✓ © 2024 TestTrackers ✓ Your Success is Our Mission!
✓ Customer Support: [+254707240657]

, TestTrackers: Unlock Your Exam Potential! | Quality Practice Materials | Boost Your Confidence Today!


✓ creatinine x 1.5 of normal, and GFR reduced by 25%


Describe the "injury" stage for AKI

✓ creatinine x2 & GFR reduced by 50%


Describe the "failure" stage for AKI

✓ creatinine x3 normal, & GFR reduced by 75% (Cant fix)


Describe Prerenal AKI. Give examples.

✓ 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.

✓ Tissue damage to the actual kidneys.

✓ -Glomerulonephritis or inflammation of the glomeruli
✓ -Sepsis
✓ -Intrarenal bleeding
✓ -Pyelonephritis


Describe Postrenal AKI. Give examples.




|
✓ Thank You for Choosing Us! ✓ Resources & Updates: [Testtrackers - Stuvia US]
✓ © 2024 TestTrackers ✓ Your Success is Our Mission!
✓ Customer Support: [+254707240657]

, TestTrackers: Unlock Your Exam Potential! | Quality Practice Materials | Boost Your Confidence Today!


✓ Obstruction that occurs after the kidney.

✓ -Enlarged prostate (BPH)
✓ -Bladder Cancer
✓ -Kidney stones


How do you determine the mean arterial pressure (MAP)?

✓ Systolic + (Diastolic*2) /3


What is the MAP needed to perfuse the kidneys?

✓ 65 mmHg


What are examples of nephrotoxic drugs?

✓ -NSAIDS
✓ -Metformin
✓ -Diuretics
✓ -Antibiotics (especially -mycin)
✓ -Contrast dye


During the diuretic phase of AKI, what needs to be monitored?

✓ Watch for dehydration and make sure output is greater than input


What are the dietary restrictions for an AKI patient?

✓ -Low protein
✓ -Low sodium
✓ -Fluid restriction: 1000-1500mL day (for anything except perfusion problem)




|
✓ Thank You for Choosing Us! ✓ Resources & Updates: [Testtrackers - Stuvia US]
✓ © 2024 TestTrackers ✓ Your Success is Our Mission!
✓ Customer Support: [+254707240657]

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 TestTrackers. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.

Will I be stuck with a subscription?

No, you only buy these notes for $11.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.

Can Stuvia be trusted?

4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)

83637 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
$11.49
  • (0)
  Add to cart