Hormones
Hormone binds and activates the Vit. D receptors.
What is Calcitrol?
Measure of how well your kidneys filter blood.
What is Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)?
Damage in the filters of your kidneys. Albumin leaks into your urine instead of being filtered.
What is Nephrotic Syndrome?
PROTEINURIA
Hematuria
V Hgb
^BUN/creatinine
What IS S/S/DIAGNOSTIC DATA FOR GLOMERULONEPHRITIS?
Who is MrsH's favorite Steeler? (#43)
Who is Troy Polamalu?
Retroperitoneal
Where are the kidneys located?
Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) below 60
What lab result indicates Kidney Disease?
Swelling in lower extremities, foamy or bubbly urine, lack of appetite
What are the clinical manifestations of Nephrotic Syndrome?
Renal failure
Extreme generalized edema
azotemia
Decreased GFR
hyperkalemia
What are s/s chronic glomerulonephritis?
Middleswarth kettle cooked chips (BBQ)
What is MrsH's favorite snack?
Structure surrounding each glomerulus.
What is the Bowman's Capsule?
Potassium sparing diuretic. Contraindicated with K+ levels above 5.5 mEq/L because of increased risk of Hyperkalemia.
What is Spironolactone?
Anti-hypertensives to control blood pressure, Anti-lipids to control cholesterol, diuretics to control edema.
How is Nephrotic Syndrome treated?
Often caused by ecoli,
s/s fibrosis, flank pain, pyuria
Trt: phenazopyridine, antibiotics, pain meds
What is pyelonephritis?
Age 44
How old MrsH was when she got her first tattoo.
Hormone produced by the kidneys. Key role is the production of RBCs (which carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body).
What is Erythropoietin?
8-20 mg/dL men and women over 19 years
0.6- 1.2 mg/dL men and women
What are normal lab results for BUN and Creatinine?
Anemia, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
What are the complications of Nephrotic Syndrome?
Carrots, Banana, Cantaloupe, green leafy veggies
What foods are high in Potassium?
1970's
What is year of first graduating class of PN ccctc?
Vasoconstriction causes blood pressure to rise
What is Renin?
Sodium, Potassium and Calcium.
What are the three electrolytes balanced in your body by the kidneys?
Hypoalbuminemia, Proteinuria & Hyperlipidemia
What are the expected lab results that dianoses nephrotic syndrome?
Maintain low to moderate protein diet, restriction of sodium and fluids
3 year diploma program
What is type of nursing school Bobbi and MrsH graduated from?