Disorders
This is characterized by confusion in the elderly, dysuria, frequency, WBCs/bacteria/RBCs in urine
Cystitis (UTI)
List 3 symptoms of pyelonephritis that differs from cystitis
High fever, N/V, flank pain
What is the main treatment for cystitis & pyelonephritis? (List 2)
Antibiotics & increase fluid intake
Normal BUN level
10 - 20
How many days a week is hemodiaysis?
3 days
This is the back flow of urine into the kidney
Hydronephrosis
What will the blood albumin level be in a patient with nephrotic syndrome?
Low (hypoalbuminemia)
What is the diet for a patient with kidney disease?
Low salt, low potassium
Low phosphorus
Normal creatine level
0.6 TO 1.2 MG/DL FOR MEN AND 0.5 TO 1.1 MG/DL
FOR WOMEN
How do you know a fistula is patent?
Audible bruit, palpable thrill
This is plaque in the renal artery that prevents blood flow to the kidney
Renal stenosis
Your patient has bloody urine with small stones after a lipatripsy. Is this finding normal or abnormal?
Normal / expected
What is the main treatment for glomerulonephritis (name 3)
Bedrest, low salt diet, low fluid
What will the urine contain in a patient with glomerulonephritis?
Hematuria, proteinuria, high specific gravity
What is a prerenal factor that can lead to an AKI?
Anything that decreases blood flow to the kidney. Hypertension, blood loss, etc
This is characterized by hematuria, proteinuria, & wide spread edema
Glomerulonephritis
List 3 lab values that will be increased if your patient has chronic kidney disease
BUN, creatine, potassium
What is the treatment for someone with hydronephrosis?
Nephrostomy tube
What levels will decrease after dialysis?
BUN, creatine, potassium, weight, BP
List 3 risk factors for bladder cancer
Old age, male, smoking
This is characterized by hyperlipidemia, hypoalbuminemia, proteinuria, & widespread edema
Nephrotic syndrome
Your patient has nephrotic syndrome. Will their cholesterol level be high or low?
High (hyperlipidemia)
What is the diet for someone with nephrotic syndrome? (4)
Low fat, low salt, low fluid, high protien
What will urine look like with a high specific gravity?
Dark, amber, concentrated
Can someone with kidney disease have a medical scan that requires contrast dye?
No. Nephrotoxin