These age groups are considered most at risk for developing a UTI (2)
What are infants and the elderly?
The disease that is the most significant risk factor for developing CKD
What is Diabetes?
Can you live with only one kidney?
Yes! Take care of it well!
This mineral is the cause of most common kidney stones
Whats is calcium?
The most common form of polycystic kidney disease
What is Autosomal Dominant PKD?
This is the lab test used to diagnose a UTI
What is a urinalysis?
This treatment option mechanically filters blood to remove toxins and excess fluid
What is hemodialysis?
These are the hormones that the kidneys secrete to regulate BP, erythrocyte production, and calcium metabolism. (3)
What are renin, erythropoietin, and a form of Vitamin D?
Once a stone passes, these can become unbalanced due to post-obstuctive diuresis
What are fluids and electrolytes?
Management of this is an important role of the nurse regarding PKD
What is pain?
Concern for pyelonephritis begins with this presenting symptom
What is flank pain?
This type of AKI results when the kidneys lack sufficient perfusion
What is prerenal?
This is the functional unit of the kidney
What is the Nephron?
Kidney stones that present during this time of life are usually a result of rare, inherited, metabolic disorders
Whats is childhood?
True or False: PKD cysts can also be found on the liver.
True!
The name of an infection that takes place in the bladder
What is cystitis?
The sound you hear when listening to a AV fistula
What is a bruit?
These supply blood to the kidneys
What are the renal arteries?
A renal calculus must have a greater diameter than this to become lodged.
What is 5mm?
This form of PKD has the earliest onset
What is Autosomal Recessive PKD?
This is the most common bacteria leading to urinary tract infections
What is Escherichia or E. coli?
To be considered oliguric, less than this amount of urine is made per day.
What is 400mL?
This is where water and solute movement is balanced
What is the loop of Henle?
Severe, cyclical, intermittent flank pain is often referred to as this
What is renal colic?
This is the only medication approved by the FDA to treat PKD
What is Tolvaptan?