Renal

fluids and labs

100

dehydration makes specific gravity

increase

200

this lab test is done by collecting urine for 24 hours and getting a blood sample

creatnine clearance

300

this is the most dangerous electrolyte imbalance to watch for in renal disease

hyperkalemia

400

the kidneys release this chemical in response to low blood pressure

renin

500

the presence of these in urine signify an infection or a disease process

WBC, protien, glucose, nitries

renal failure

100

what all needs to be limited in a renal diet?

protein, sodium, potassium, fluid

200

a prerenal AKI can be caused by which one ?

1. heart failure

2. kidney stone

3. glomurelonephritis

heart failure

300

normal GFR

90-120

400

older age will affect the GER in what manner? 

speedy or slow

slow

500

what is considered normal amount of urine per hour

30ml

kidney disease

100

3 signs of acute glomuerelonephritis?

hematuria, azotemia, edema

200

this drug is given by mouth or as an enema for hyperkalemia

kayexlate

300

this durg is given to protect the kidney before a contrast for a procedure as a prophylactic.

mucomyst

400

this class of drugs are used in treatment of urinary incontinence and help relax the bladder

anticholenergics

500

calcium carbonate and calcium acetate should be given at what times to bind with excess phosphate?

with meals

UTI/procedures

100

what are the 2 types of UTI

Upper and lower

200

what is the name of the area you can palpate to check for pain and tenderness the 12th rib and spine area for renal disease or infection?

costovertebral angle

300

the first test to check for a UTI?

urinalysis

400

for ultrasound of bladder, the patient should have a full what?

bladder

500

this procedure includes a contrast dye injection into the vein and x-rays are taken to see the renal and urinary structures

IV Pyelogram (IVP)

mix and match

100

what kind of exercise can help with stress incontinence?

pelvic floor exercise ( kegel)

200

1 lbs of weigh gain is equal to how much fluid gain?

1 kg ?

500ml

1000ml

300

increased protein in the urine, diffuse edema, decrease in albumin in blood are signs of what condition?

nephrotic syndrome

400

the peritoneal cavity lining is used as space to exchange fluid and solutes

peritoneal dialysis

500

a substance or chemical that destroys kidney tissue is called?

nephrotoxic