Renal
What is hyperuricemia?
High levels of uric acid present in urine
What is Ascites?
Fluid buildup in the abdomen
What is an indication for lorazepam?
Anxiety, agitation, restlessness
12-18
What was the admitting reason for our patient?
Seizure, alcohol withdrawal
What are the two most common causes of CKD?
Hypertension and Diabetes
What is the diagnostic tool to diagnose severity of alcohol withdrawal?
CIWA score
What is a common medication for hyperuricemia?
Allopurinol
What tests may be done to diagnose a seizure?
CT, MRI
What did our patient do for a living?
Construction
What is uremic frost?
white deposits on the skin due to high amounts of urea
What is a dietary consideration in a patient with cirrhosis?
Low protein
Diuretics, ACE inhibitors
(furosemide, lisinopril)
Interpret the following ABG:
pH: 7.25
CO2: 55
CO3: 21
Partially Compensated Respiratory Acidosis
Name some nursing interventions implemented in a patient with alcohol withdrawal?
Seizure precautions, CIWA assessment, nutritional supplements, vitals, monitor for agitation, I&O, PRN anxiety medications
What is the most common early indicator of CKD?
Elevated BUN
What is the medical name for fatty liver disease?
Hepatic Steatosis
What is Clonidine indicated for?
Systolic blood pressure >160
stage 3
If ABGs were not drawn how do we know this patient was in metabolic acidosis?
Uric acid, hyperuricemia
What functions are the kidneys responsible for? SATA
a.Activating Vitamin D
b.Secreting Renin
c.Secreting Erythropoietin
d.Maintaining cortisol production
a,b,c
Activating Vitamin D
Secreting Renin
Secreting Erythropoietin
a. 90 minutes
b. 4-12 hours
c. 48 hours
d. >72 hours
B, 4-12 hours
In a patient with anemia related to renal disease, what medication is commonly prescribed?
Erythropoietin
Interpret the following lab values:
AST: 111 U/L
ALT: 73 U/L
What does this indicate?
This indicates severe liver damage
What is the disease caused by the parathyroid gland overproducing calcium?
Hyperparathyroidism