1
Q
causes - conditions
A
AKI CKD rhabdomyolysis adrenal insufficiency tumour lysis syndrome
2
Q
causes - medicatons
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aldosterone antagonists - spironolacotne ACEI angiotensin II blockers NSAIDs K supplements
3
Q
ECG changes
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tall peaked T waves
flat/absent p waves
broad QRS
4
Q
pt of potassium 6 or less with otherwise stable renal funciotn
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dont need urgent treatment, maybe change in medication
5
Q
patient with potassium of 6 or more and ECG changes
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need urgent treatment
6
Q
paient with potassium 6.5 or more
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urgent treatment regardless of ECG
7
Q
mainstay of treatment
A
insulin and dextrose infusion
calcium gluconate
8
Q
other options for lowering serum K
A
- nebulised salbutamol
- IV fluids
- oral Ca resonium
- sodium bicard
- dialysis
renal
flashcards
Decks in class (29)
# Cards
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glomerular filtration12
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reabsorption + secretion28
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loop of henle23
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regulation of osmolarity26
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ECF volume regulation18
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acid-base balance49
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renal assessment and micturition35
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Acute Kidney Injury18
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chronic kidney disease34
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glomerulonephritis24
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haemolytic uraemic syndrome8
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UTI15
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diabetic nephropathy4
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kidney stones5
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benign prostate disease + urinary tract obstruction28
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interstitial kidney disease7
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acute tubular necrosis8
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met acidosis - anion gap14
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renal tubular acidosis15
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rhabdomyolysis8
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hyperkalaemia8
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polycystic kidney disease12
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amyloidosis3
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acute tubular necrosis vs. prerenal uraemia21
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renal replacement therapy9
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CKD10
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AKI9
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misc6
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ciclosporin3
