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Answers. NUR 265 Exam 1
What is nephrotic syndrome? - Correct Answer -A condition of increased glomerular permeability that allows larger molecules to pass through the membrane into the urine and then be excreted.
What are key features of nephrotic syndrome? - Correct Answer --*Massive proteinuria*
-*Hypoalbuminemia*
-*Edema (facial and periorbital)*
-Lipiduria
-Hyperlipidemia
-Increased coagulation
-Reduced kidney function
In nephrotic syndrome, severe protein loss in the urine is greater than what? - Correct Answer -
3.5g in 24 hours
What is nephrotic syndrome treated with? - Correct Answer --
immunosuppressant agents (if immunity based). -ACE inhibitors (decreased protein loss in urine) -statins (improve blood lipid levels).
-Heparin (used to treat vascular effects and improve kidney function)
Describe the "risk" stage for AKI - Correct Answer -creatinine x 1.5 of normal, and GFR reduced by 25%
Describe the "injury" stage for AKI - Correct Answer -creatinine x2 & GFR reduced by 50%
Describe the "failure" stage for AKI - Correct Answer -creatinine x3 normal, & GFR reduced by 75% (Cant fix)
Describe Prerenal AKI. Give examples. - Correct Answer -Decreased perfusion to kidneys. -NSAIDs
-Severe dehydration
-Renal artery stenosis
-MI or HF resulting in low ejection fraction and low cardiac output -Blood/ fluid loss
Describe Intrarenal AKI. Give examples. - Correct Answer -Tissue damage to the actual kidneys.
-Glomerulonephritis or inflammation of the glomeruli
-Sepsis
-Intrarenal bleeding
-Pyelonephritis