RENAL
Urinalysis finding most concerning & suggestive of glomerular damage?
Proteinuria & Red blood cell casts
ESRD
with this renal complication, kidneys cannot synthesize sufficient erythropoietin (EPO) for RBC production
ANEMIA
Tx for this complication is Epoetin Alfa (Epogen, Procrit)
Anemia
leading causes of renal failure
Untreated HTN, DM
What is the GFR for ESRD
GFR < 15 mL/min/1.73 m2 (ESRD)
In this renal complication, kidneys are unable to secrete sufficient K+
HYPERkalemia
Tx for this renal complication: dietary restriction of K+, Patiormer (Veltassa), Polystyrene sulfate (Kayexalate) w/sorbitol
HYPERkalemia
Volume of filtrate passing through the glomerular capsules/min?
Glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
IN this renal complication, kidneys unable to secrete sufficient Phosphate
HYPERphosphatemia
Tx for this renal complication: dietary restriction of Na+, loop diuretics in acute conditions, thiazide diuretics in mild conditions
HYPERvolemia
Patient may exhibit no sx until...
>/=50% of nephrons have become nonfunctional
OR
GFR is < ½ normal value
GFR= volume of filtrate pa
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
HYPERvolemia
Tx for this renal complication: correct hyperphosphatemia, Ca+ supplement may be needed
HYPOcalcemia
decline in this key marker for kidney function indicates a decline in the number of functioning nephrons
In this renal complication, hyperphosphatemia leads to loss of Ca+
HYPOcalcemia
Tx of this Renal complication where kidneys are unable to excrete metabolic acids
Na+ Bicarb or Na+ Citrate