NR507- Advanced Pathophysiology Final Exam Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update
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Course
NR 507
Institution
NR 507
Acute renal failure
~~>Reversible
Determining prognosis- kidneys respond to diuretic with good output; this
indicates that kidneys are functioning well
Acute Pyelonephritis
~~>Diagnosing by clinical symptoms alone can be difficult; can be
similar to cystitis
Diagnosis established b...
Patients will need dialysis when the following symptoms are present:
--Metabolic acidosis.
--Hyperkalemia: Hyperkalemia in the presence of EKG changes (peaked T-
waves) is an indication for dialysis. --Hyperkalemia by itself is not an indication
for dialysis.
--Drug toxicity: Drug toxicity due to the following drugs is an indication for
dialysis and include salicylates, Lithium, Isopropanol, Methanol and Ethylene
glycol).
--Fluid volume overload that is not responsive to diuretics.
--Uremic symptoms due to nitrogenous wastes in the blood stream.
Stage I CKD
✓ ~~>There is kidney damage with normal or elevated GFR
90-120
Stage II CKD
✓ ~~>There is kidney damage with mild decrease in GFR
60-89
Master01 | September, 2024/2025 | Latest update
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