CKD Basics
“A progressive decline in kidney function due to permanent loss of nephrons.”
“What is chronic kidney disease?”
“This eGFR range is Stage 3 CKD (moderate decrease).”
“What is 30–59 mL/min"
“Normal BUN range is approximately this (mg/dL).”
“What is 7–20?”
“A common CKD symptom: low energy and decreased activity tolerance.”
“What is fatigue?”
“Two core management priorities in diabetic CKD to slow progression.”
“What are blood sugar control and blood pressure control?”
“Two most common causes of CKD"
“What are diabetes mellitus and hypertension?”
“An eGFR of 32 belongs to this stage.”
“What is Stage 3 CKD?”
“Normal creatinine range is approximately this (mg/dL).”
“What is 0.6–1.2?”
“This visible sign often reflects fluid retention.”
“What is peripheral (lower-extremity) edema?”
“Education focus that PT can reinforce for CKD health and function.”
"What is exercise/weight control (and safe activity education)?”
“This key concept explains why wastes rise in CKD: when it decreases, kidneys cannot remove metabolic end products.”
What is decreased GFR
“This stage is often considered end-stage kidney disease with eGFR < 15.”
“What is Stage 5 (ESRD)?”
“This test checks what’s in the urine (like protein or blood) and is a standard renal workup.”
“What is urinalysis?”
: “This syndrome is toxin build-up in renal failure and can affect multiple body systems.”
“What is uremia?”
“Typical hemodialysis frequency and duration.”
“What is about 3 times per week for 3–5 hours?”
“This describes why CKD is clinically serious: the kidneys can’t regulate fluid, electrolytes, and ____.”
“What is acid-base (pH)?”
“An eGFR of 30–50 suggests this general level of renal function.”
“What is a moderate decrease in kidney function?”
“This condition features profound protein loss in the urine without inflammation and causes edema.”
“What is nephrotic syndrome?”
“A dangerous electrolyte abnormality in renal failure that can cause cardiac issues.”
“What is hyperkalemia?”
“PT scheduling precaution commonly taught for dialysis days.”
“What is avoid PT immediately after dialysis?”
“A patient with CKD often has elevated BUN/creatinine and may develop this blood condition due to chronic disease.”
“What is anemia?”
“If eGFR keeps dropping over time, the patient may require this long-term renal replacement option.”
“What is dialysis (or kidney transplant)?”
“This condition features glomerular inflammation and can show protein plus RBC/WBC in urine.”
“What is nephritic syndrome?”
“Two neuro-related uremic findings that can show up as the condition worsens.”
“What are cognitive dysfunction and neuropathy/absent DTRs?”
“Medication class that requires caution in kidney disease due to nephrotoxic risk.”
“What are NSAIDs?”