Stages of CKD
Chronic Kidney Disease is divided into ___ stages in increasing severity.
5
True or False. Uncontrolled hypertension can damage the kidneys over time.
True
test used to determine kidney function
eGFR
events that promote chronic kidney disease awareness
Kidney Walks or Health Fairs
A GFR greater than or equal to 90 mL/min/1.73 m2 (normal or high GFR)
Stage 1
Prolonged use of this medication class can cause nephropathy
analgesics (acetaminophen and ibuprofen)
breakdown product of normal muscle breakdown
creatinine
National organization with an initiative to promote awareness regarding chronic kidney disease
National Kidney Foundation
During this stage, patients may begin to develop high blood pressure, anemia, and early bone disease.
Stage 3
Two major causes of CKD
*hint: chronic disease states
diabetes and hypertension
Lab used to determine if patient is experiencing anemia (low red blood count and hemoglobin)
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Initiative designed to spread awareness about kidney disease in a short informative presentation
Your Kidneys and You
referred to as end-stage renal disease
stage 5
hereditary cause of CKD wherein both kidneys have multiple cysts
Polycystic kidney disease
Lab that will show imbalances in electrolytes
Basic metabolic panel (BMP) or comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP)
early detection and early intervention program to slow or eliminate the progression of kidney disease
KEEP: Kidney Early Evaluation Program
GFR less than __ mL/min/1.73 m2 indicates stage 5 of CKD
15
leading cause of kidney disease in the United States
*hint: complication of a chronic disease state
diabetic nephropathy caused by Type 1 or 2 DM
the levels of these substances rises in the blood as kidney function worsens
creatinine and urea
Act of benevolence that helps to provide kidneys to patients in need of renal replacement
Organ donation