NR507- Advanced Pathophysiology Final Exam

NR507- Advanced Pathophysiology Final Exam Acute renal failure Reversible Determining prognosis- kidneys respond to diuretic with good output; this indicates that kidneys are functioning well Acute Pyelonephritis Diagnosing by clinical symptoms alone can be difficult; can be similar to cystitis Diagnosis established by: -Urine culture-Urinalysis (WBC casts indicates pyelonephritis, but may not always be present)-Signs/Symptoms-Complicated pyelonephritis requires blood cultures and urinary tract imaging Renal Calculi (Renal Stones) Goals of Treatment: Manage acute pain Promote passage of stone Reduce size of stone Prevent new stone formation Chronic Renal Failure Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a progressive loss of renal function associated with systemic disease such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus (most significant risk factor), systemic lupus erythematosus or intrinsic kidney disease CKD stage is determined by estimates of GFR and albuminuria